A Consumer's Guide to Home Improvement, Renovation, and Repair

by Robert M. Santucci, Peter Werwath, Brooke C. Stoddard

While detailing the steps involved in performing repairs, this accessible guide goes beyond a simple how-to approach to home improvement. Emphasizes management of the home repair process by examining key aspects for every project--materials needed, skill level, equipment and cost analysis. Features a range of money-saving strategies enabling readers to make educated decisions on improvements, repairs and renovations with or without the services of a contractor. Contains 150+ line drawings and photographs to illustrate repairs. This revision includes updates on prices and cost information.

270 pages, Library Binding

First published August 23, 1990