Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #368304 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Synopsis
Kitchen and bath remodels are among the most popular home improvements. But plumbing can be intimidating. This book builds confidence and expands capabilities with comprehensive, easy-to-follow instructions. From simple maintenance to complex repairs and installations, do-it-yourself plumbers will want this book by their sides. A one-stop guide to the basic skills, tools, and materials needed for common plumbing repairs and maintenance projects. Plumbing skills needed for every project; Over 800 detailed photos of each step; Tips and shortcuts. A handy companion to changing or adding plumbing for beginning and intermediate do-it-yourself remodellers and home improvers: Over 50 step-by-step projects; Prestart checklists provide at-a-glance information for the right tools and complete materials to get the job done; Estimated time needed.

Customer Reviews

Caveat emptor
My fault. I should have read the other reviews before ordering. I too didn't notice the book was for the American market. I am now almost brainwashed into thinking in metric.(with difficulty!) I would just love to have the equivalent of Lowes Building Store in the UK, you can walk out with a virtual house and load it in the truck. But in the UK we are stuck with metric and B & Q which doesn't even come close. So sorry, I'll have to return this excellent book.

Great Book - if you live in the USA
This book contains everything in the Synopsis - there are great instructions, lots of helpful photos etc. It also has a refreshing non-sexist approach, with lots of photos of lady plumbers.

It's not obvious from the way it's listed, but it's published in the USA and intended for the American market. The extent to which any of the procedures etc. are compatible with UK building regulations is undefined

Complete Plumbing
Well laid out book if you live in the USA. All measurements in imperial which have no value here now. Also most of the projects were laid out for American homes & informing unskilled people how to fix gas appliances should not be encouraged. Unfortunately I will have to return this book.