Overview

Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular ""Carpentry and Construction, Fourth Edition"", this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout.

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Author:   Mark R. Miller ,  Rex Miller ,  Glenn E. Baker
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
ISBN:  

9780071445535

ISBN 10:   0071445536
Pages:   173
Publication Date:   01 November 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Planning the Job; Diagnosing Problems and Needs; Identifying Needed Operations; Sequencing the Work to be done Chapter 2: Starting the Job; Job Hazards; Job Sequence; Ladders and Scaffolds; Personal Attitudes; Protective Clothing; Scaffolding Safety Rules; Tools and Equipment needed Chapter 3: Converting Existing Space; Adding a Bathroom; Enclosing a Porch; Providing Additional Storage; Remodeling the Kitchen Chapter 4: Adding Space to Existing Buildings; Planning an Addition; Specifications. Chapter 5: Creating New Structures; Custom-Built Tool or Storage Shed. Decks, Walks, and Gardens Chapter 6: Building Codes and Zoning Provisions; Local Permits; Community Planning and Zoning; Overbuilding. Chapter 7: Minor Repairs and Remodeling; Adjusting Doors; Adjusting Locks; Installing a Ceiling; Installing Drapery Hardware; Installing New Countertops; Paneling a room; Repairing a Leaking Roof; Repairing Damage Sheetrock (Drywall) Walls; Replacing a Floor; Replacing an Outside Basement Door; Replacing Guttering Chapter 8: Repairs and Maintenance; Applying Wallpaper; Painting Old Surfaces; Remodeling and Refinishing Furniture; Special Application Techniques; Special Effects INDEX

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Mark R. Miller (Tyler, Texas) is Professor of Industrial Technology and coordinator of that section of the Department of HRD & Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Miller teaches courses in construction for future middle managers and has authored or co-authored more than 35 technical books and many technical articles. Rex Miller (Round Rock, Texas) is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo where he taught technical curriculums at the college level for more than 40 years. Dr. Miller authored or co-authored more than 100 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs. McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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