Title: The Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual Newly Updated Pdf
Author: Editors Of Family Handyman
Published Date: 2014-10-07
Page: 528
The leading manual for home improvements is getting an update to address current codes, latest materials, tools and technology.The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it's revision in 2005. Over 10 million copies of READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold since it's original publication in 1973. In 2005, the manual got bigger and better than ever, when The Family Handyman and Reader’s Digest joined forces and completely revised, updated, rewrote, and redesigned this home improvement classic. Now in 2014, The Family Handyman has once again updated and revised this do-it-yourself classic to make it relevant to today’s homeowners and DIYers.. Written in a style of text that addresses readers in a very accessible, conversational tone for easy, user-friendly assistance with every do-it-yourself task. All instructions and materials have been updated to address current codes (electrical, plumbing and building), and revised to indicate the very latest in materials, tools, and technology. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this newly revised edition includes: • Over 3,000 photos and illustrations to make complex projects and repairs easy to understand • Twice as many storage projects that help home owners cut clutter • New building materials that yield great-looking, long-lasting results—and low maintenance! • New technology that lets homeowners save energy, add convenience or improve security. • New building codes that make homes safer, more energy-efficient and trouble-free. The book’s tried-and-true instructions provide do-it-yourself solutions to a ton of problems that could cost a fortune if you had to hire a professional. This manual is a “must-have” reference guide for every home-owning man or woman.
Complete? Not so much: The Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual Newly Updated Hardcover – October 7, 2014 Complete? Not so much. I received it yesterday and had a pretty good look at it, spending around 2 hours going through it. I have had the 1991 version since 2000 or so, which was published by Reader's Digest. As I understand it, Family Handyman (publisher of the "current" edition) is a spinoff of Reader's Digest). Today I took a look at my old 1991 version (which I think was great) and came upon a treatment of one of the many projects I have on my list, which is replacing a tread on my back staircase. The book goes into lots of detail with great illustrations and explanations. Last night, I looked at the staircase material in the newer 2014 edition and there was almost nothing on staircase treads -- what was there all talked about stopping squeaks. My old 1991 edition has "Treads" in the index with 3 page numbers. There's nothing for "Treads" in the new edition's index.Moreover, I prefer the illustration style in the old edition to that of the new edition. There is a much greater preponderance of photographs in the new edition and I much prefer the work or artists in these sorts books to those of photographers. The new edition has seemingly hundreds of shots of real people doing projects. I feel that this distracts from the task at hand, which is to focus on the projects themselves. In this regard, the old edition is far superior.Of course, the new edition has some treatments that the old one doesn't. There are some areas of concern that are treated in the new edition which were not in the 1991 edition. Also, of course, some materials are new and available tools have changed some. Clearly, however, I'm going to go to the old book in many instances when I need help with a project. Newer is not always better.A wealth of information, just know what you are getting This book has some solid information and is certainly helpful. My only complaint is that the information can be so basic that it can leave you scratching your head as to how to get to the final product if you will. Every entry gave me the basic information to get on the right track to do a little more research, but I could not rely on the given information to help me complete a task. One example would be the section on deck building. The instructions are basically sink posts, make deck. Some good information would be what exact materials I need, how to pour concrete into the posts, what lumber to use, how far apart the supports should be, etc. So there is a ton of info here and a great place to start, but do not expect more than a general overview and a place to start. That being said, I'm not sure one could expect more just know what you are getting. In addition most of this information is probably available online, but I'm a big fan of having things to actually hold and look at while I work.
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