Do-it-yourself Home RepairsDiscusses the basics of carpentry, wiring, and plumbing, provides instructions for constructing cabinets, and explains how to repair and improve a house. |
Contents
Start Out Right | 6 |
Setting Up Shop 9 Buy the Basic Tools 12 Choosing and Buying Lumber 16 Choosing | 24 |
Square the Work 29 Mark with Care 30 Keep Projects Plumb and Level 32 Making Rips | 46 |
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