| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Working Safely | p. 6 |
| Storing Tools | p. 10 |
| Storing Materials | p. 12 |
| Transporting Materials | p. 14 |
| Using Tools | p. 16 |
| Interior Repairs | p. 20 |
| Basements | p. 24 |
| Protecting Walls and Floors | p. 26 |
| Preventing Dampness and Leaks | p. 28 |
| Ceilings and Walls | p. 32 |
| Repairing Plaster | p. 34 |
| Repairing Wallboard | p. 36 |
| Restoring Paneling | p. 38 |
| Restoring Ceramic Tile | p. 40 |
| Replacing Wall Accessories | p. 43 |
| Repairing Wallcovering | p. 44 |
| Repairing Trim Moldings | p. 46 |
| Restoring a Ceiling | p. 50 |
| Reducing Noise | p. 54 |
| Painting | p. 56 |
| Choosing Paint, Tools and Equipment | p. 60 |
| Preparing to Paint | p. 62 |
| Applying Primers and Sealers | p. 66 |
| Using a Paintbrush | p. 68 |
| Using a Roller | p. 69 |
| Painting Windows, Doors and Trim | p. 70 |
| Painting Cabinets | p. 72 |
| Painting Ceilings and Walls | p. 74 |
| Cleaning Up | p. 75 |
| Floors | p. 76 |
| Underlayment | p. 84 |
| Subfloors | p. 86 |
| Common Floor Coverings | p. 88 |
| Maintaining and Repairing Vinyl Flooring | p. 90 |
| Maintaining and Repairing Ceramic Flooring | p. 98 |
| Maintaining and Repairing Hardwood Flooring | p. 100 |
| Maintaining and Repairing Carpeting | p. 108 |
| Stairs | p. 110 |
| Doors | p. 116 |
| Maintaining and Repairing Doors | p. 118 |
| Storm Doors | p. 134 |
| Windows | p. 136 |
| Repairing Storm Windows | p. 148 |
| Insulation and Weatherproofing | p. 158 |
| Improving Insulation | p. 162 |
| Adding Basement Insulation | p. 166 |
| Weatherizing the House | p. 170 |
| Cabinets | p. 172 |
| Countertops | p. 176 |
| Exterior Repairs | p. 180 |
| Roofing | p. 184 |
| Inspecting a Roof | p. 188 |
| Locating and Repairing Leaks | p. 190 |
| Repairing and Replacing Flashing | p. 194 |
| Preparing for a New Roof | p. 196 |
| Installing a New Roof | p. 200 |
| Fascia and Soffits | p. 208 |
| Gutters | p. 214 |
| Chimneys | p. 220 |
| Walls and Siding | p. 224 |
| Masonry Walls | p. 224 |
| Stucco Walls | p. 226 |
| Wood Siding | p. 228 |
| Manufactured Siding | p. 230 |
| Exterior Painting | p. 232 |
| Preparing to Paint | p. 236 |
| Applying Paint and Primer | p. 240 |
| Concrete and Asphalt | p. 248 |
| Patching Holes | p. 252 |
| Repairing Walkways | p. 254 |
| Repairing Concrete Steps | p. 258 |
| Replacing Concrete Steps | p. 260 |
| Repairing Vertical Surfaces | p. 264 |
| Repairing Asphalt | p. 266 |
| Systems Repairs | p. 268 |
| Plumbing | p. 272 |
| Pipe and Fittings | p. 278 |
| Working with Plastic Pipe | p. 280 |
| Working with Copper Pipe | p. 284 |
| Using Compression Fittings | p. 290 |
| Using Flare Fittings | p. 292 |
| Working with Galvanized Iron Pipe | p. 294 |
| Working with Cast-iron Pipe | p. 296 |
| Valves | p. 300 |
| Drains, Vents and Traps | p. 304 |
| Clearing Clogged Tub Drains | p. 308 |
| Clearing Clogged Sink Drains | p. 310 |
| Clearing Fixture Drains with a Hand Auger | p. 312 |
| Sinks | p. 314 |
| Faucets | p. 320 |
| Ball Faucets | p. 322 |
| Cartridge Faucets | p. 324 |
| Disc Faucets | p. 326 |
| Compression Faucets | p. 328 |
| Fixing Spout and Sprayer Pressure Problems | p. 330 |
| Replacing a Faucet | p. 332 |
| Tubs, Showers and Whirlpools | p. 336 |
| Toilets | p. 344 |
| Repairing Pressure-assisted Toilets | p. 354 |
| Food Disposers | p. 356 |
| Dishwashers | p. 360 |
| Water Heaters | p. 364 |
| Water Softeners | p. 376 |
| Water Pumps | p. 378 |
| Septic Systems | p. 380 |
| Electrical | p. 382 |
| Service Panels | p. 386 |
| Tools for Electrical Repair | p. 392 |
| Materials for Electrical Repair | p. 393 |
| The Rules of Electrical Safety | p. 395 |
| Receptacles | p. 396 |
| Testing Receptacles | p. 402 |
| GFCI Receptacles | p. 408 |
| Wall Switches | p. 412 |
| Single-pole Switches | p. 414 |
| Three-way Switches | p. 416 |
| Four-way Switches | p. 418 |
| Double Switches | p. 420 |
| Pilot-light Switches | p. 420 |
| Switch/Receptacles | p. 420 |
| Dimmer Switches | p. 422 |
| Specialty Switches | p. 424 |
| Lighting Fixtures | p. 426 |
| Incandescent Mounted Light Fixtures | p. 427 |
| Recessed Light Fixtures | p. 432 |
| Chandeliers | p. 434 |
| Track Lighting | p. 436 |
| Fluorescent Lights | p. 438 |
| Doorbells | p. 442 |
| Telephones | p. 446 |
| Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | p. 450 |
| Heating | p. 452 |
| Gas Forced-air Systems | p. 454 |
| Maintaining a Forced-air System | p. 456 |
| Maintaining a Furnace Humidifier | p. 462 |
| Hot Water and Steam Systems | p. 464 |
| Maintaining Hot Water and Steam Systems | p. 465 |
| Identifying and Repairing Exhaust Leaks | p. 469 |
| Supplemental Heating Systems | p. 470 |
| Electrical Baseboard Heaters | p. 470 |
| Wall-mounted Electrical Heaters | p. 474 |
| Fireplaces and Wood Stoves | p. 476 |
| Ventilation | p. 478 |
| Air Conditioning | p. 482 |
| Maintaining Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | p. 483 |
| Maintaining a Room Air Conditioner | p. 486 |
| Thermostats | p. 488 |
| Maintenance Schedule | p. 490 |
| Glossary | p. 494 |
| Index | p. 496 |
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