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Plumbing Do-it-Yourself For Dummies Donald R. Prestly

Plumbing Do-it-Yourself For Dummies By Donald R. Prestly

Plumbing Do-it-Yourself For Dummies by Donald R. Prestly


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Summary

From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, this book helps to discover how to tackle 40 of the common plumbing jobs in your home. This guide delivers the help you need to: understand your home's plumbing system; comply with local plumbing codes; and, fill your plumbing toolbox-including safety equipment.

Plumbing Do-it-Yourself For Dummies Summary

Plumbing Do-it-Yourself For Dummies by Donald R. Prestly

Want to save time, money, and frustration on plumbing repair and replacement? Do it yourself! Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies turns even the most daunting household plumbing project into a simple, step-by-step process that delivers professional-quality results at a fraction of what you'd have to pay a plumber-and you won't have to wait weeks for an appointment. From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, you'll discover how to tackle 40 of the most common plumbing jobs in your home. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each task. And, you'll even discover what surprises to expect and how to prepare for them. This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need to:* Understand your home's plumbing system* Comply with local plumbing codes* Fill your plumbing toolbox-including safety equipment* Organize, plan, and prepare for your plumbing job* Repair and upgrade faucets of all kinds* Unclog drains, traps, and toilets* Replace toilet parts and fix leaky tanks and bowls* Stop toilet tanks from sweating* Deal with noisy, sweaty, and frozen pipes* Replace a dishwasher or garbage disposal Complete with a helpful primer on choosing the right pipes and fittings for your project and understanding your home's supply and drain-waste-vent systems, Plumbing Do-It-Yourself for Dummies is the one tool you must have before starting any household plumbing project.

About Donald R. Prestly

Donald R. Prestly is a former Senior Editor for HANDY Magazine for The Handyman Club of America as well as a former Associate Editor for The Family Handyman Magazine. In addition to nearly 20 years of writing and doing home improvement projects, he spent several years as a manager for one of the Midwest's largest home centers. Throw in the everyday upkeep requirements of being a homeowner, dealing with the same problems and repairs as other homeowners, and it's clear that he has the background and expertise to help do-it-yourselfers tackle home plumbing repairs. Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies is Don's second For Dummies book; he's also the author of Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies, published in 2003.

Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Getting to Know Your Plumbing System. Chapter 1: Understanding Plumbing. Chapter 2: Fetch Me My Pipe and Fittings! Chapter 3: Getting the 411 on Codes and Requirements. Chapter 4: Filling Your Plumbing Toolbox. Part II: Faucets and Sinks. Cleaning a Faucet Aerator and Sink Sprayer. Repairing a Leaky Rotary Ball Faucet. Repairing a Leaky Cartridge Filter Faucet. Repairing a Leaky Ceramic Disk Faucet. Repairing a Leaky Compression Faucet. Repairing a Leaky Two-Handle Faucet Spout. Caulking around a Sink Bowl. Replacing a Leaky Sink Basket. Replacing a Sink Trap. Replacing a Double-Bowl Kitchen Sink Drain. Replacing a Bathroom Sink Drain. Adjusting a Pop-Up Drain. Unclogging Sink Drains. Soldering Copper Pipe. Part III: Tubs and Showers. Caulking the Tub, Tile, and Fixtures. Replacing a Tub Spout. Replacing a Showerhead. Repairing a Tub and Shower Compression Faucet. Repairing a Cartridge Shower Faucet. Repairing a Disk Shower Faucet. Repairing a Cartridge/Seat-Spring Faucet. Adjusting a Tub Drain. Unclogging Tub and Shower Drains. Part IV: Toilets. Checking a Toilet for Leaks. Replacing a Fill Valve. Replacing a Flush Valve. Replacing a Flapper. Adjusting the Tank's Water Level. Repairing a Leaky Tank. Repairing a Leaky Bowl. Stopping a Tank from Sweating. Replacing a Toilet Seat. Unclogging a Toilet with a Plunger. Clearing a Clog with a Closet Auger. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 5: Ten Tips for Plumbing Success. Chapter 6: Ten Tips for Dealing with Problematic Pipes. Chapter 7: Ten Safety Considerations. Index.

Additional information

GOR009866787
9780470173442
0470173440
Plumbing Do-it-Yourself For Dummies by Donald R. Prestly
Used - Like New
Paperback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20071123
170
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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