Plumbing for Dummies - Couverture souple

Prestly, Donald R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470173440 ISBN 13 : 9780470173442

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

Want to save time, money, and frustration on plumbing repair and replacement? Do it yourself! Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies turns even the most daunting household plumbing project into a simple, step-by-step process that delivers professional-quality results at a fraction of what you'd have to pay a plumber-and you won't have to wait weeks for an appointment. From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, you'll discover how to tackle 40 of the most common plumbing jobs in your home. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each task. And, you'll even discover what surprises to expect and how to prepare for them. This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to:* Understand your home's plumbing system* Comply with local plumbing codes* Fill your plumbing toolbox-including safety equipment* Organize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing job* Repair and upgrade faucets of all kinds* Unclog drains, traps, and toilets* Replace toilet parts and fix leaky tanks and bowls* Stop toilet tanks from sweating* Deal with noisy, sweaty, and frozen pipes* Replace a dishwasher or garbage disposal Complete with a helpful primer on choosing the right pipes and fittings for your project and understanding your home's supply and drain-waste-vent systems, Plumbing Do-It-Yourself for Dummies is the one tool you must have before starting any household plumbing project.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Donald R. Prestly is a former Senior Editor for HANDY Magazine for The Handyman Club of America as well as a former Associate Editor for The Family Handyman Magazine. In addition to nearly 20 years of writing and doing home improvement projects, he spent several years as a manager for one of the Midwest's largest home centers. Throw in the everyday upkeep requirements of being a homeowner, dealing with the same problems and repairs as other homeowners, and it's clear that he has the background and expertise to help do-it-yourselfers tackle home plumbing repairs. Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies is Don's second For Dummies book; he's also the author of Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies, published in 2003.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470173440
• ISBN 13: 9780470173442
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 170
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