The Book of Home How-To: The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improvement

by Black & Decker

All the DIY information you need for your easy to search and easy to use. The editors at Cool Springs Press know a thing or two about DIY home improvement and maintenance-we've been writing about it for the past quarter-century, and we have more than a few bestsellers under our tool belts. But until now, there's been one thing an ultimate, fully-loaded, ridiculously huge reference book for every home project you can dream of; the compilation of our longstanding expertise; the home how-to book to crush all others. Not anymore. But the good news doesn't stop there; "Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To" is designed to reflect the way we search for information today. You won't find chapters or long, boring introductions or even a table of contents. This book is an A-to-Z encyclopedia with precise how-to instructions and clear photos packed onto every page. With an expanded index that is incredibly intuitive and a simple, alphabetical strategy for organizing the information, you won't spend precious time wading through stuff you don't need to know. Finding first-rate information on home care has never been easier, and all the most common tasks around your home are covered-including electrical, plumbing, flooring, walls, windows and doors, cabinetry, insulating, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, and just about any repair or remodeling project you can imagine. "Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To" it's incredibly easy to use because it thinks like you do.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, How To

603 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2014

About the author

Black & Decker Corporation is an American manufacturer of power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products and technology based fastening systems headquartered in Towson, Maryland.


Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an excellent and fascinating book for a new homeowner like me. Except for the spelling errors and one or two wrong words used, but I figured it out in context.

[Partopia · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a home improvement contractor serving Chicagoland for over 30 years, we appreciate how well this book breaks down complex projects into manageable steps. The A-to-Z format is brilliant—it mirrors how our customers actually think about their home needs.

While the book covers window and door basics thoroughly, we've seen firsthand that proper installation requires specialized tools, local code knowledge, and weatherization expertise that goes beyond even the best DIY guide. The electrical and plumbing sections are spot-on for minor fixes, but for major exterior work like window replacement, siding, or entry doors, the book itself emphasizes safety and permits—areas where McCann Window & Exteriors' licensed team really adds value.

Great resource for homeowners who want to understand their projects before calling us. We actually recommend it to clients who want to learn more about what goes into quality exterior improvements.

McCann Window & Exteriors Team

[Lynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Step by step instructions with color, close-up photos. This book is not for complete beginners though - some of the prep or final/finishing steps are missing so a supplemental source is needed to do a complete job.

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good resource for home repair projects.

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this book from the library, but it is definitely one that I am going to buy.

[Aspen Cotterell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought it would be more about repairs rather than installing but a very good book!