Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both homeowners and professionals, he shows how to design, size, and install pipes using a variety of standard materials and tools.
A step-by-step bathroom overhaul-with both ideas and hands-on help. From concept to completion, this guide can help anyone design, plan, and execute the remodeling of a bathroom. Written in the series' Illustrated format, the book combines text with more than 300 photos and illustrations to give readers ideas for how to transform their tired bathrooms into the spas of their dreams.
Providing checklists, indexes, and technical information, a guide to home renovation for women features guidelines for a range of dwelling types and includes coverage of everything from managing a budget and proofing a contract to working with designers and negotiating male-dominated arenas. Original. 25,000 first printing.
Women should come with a warning label that reads, "Beware...beneath the gentle soft exterior is a conniving wench that could become harmful after prolonged exposure..." Many a good man has been duped by a woman's charms, only to discover subsequently that she has a darker side... that he chose to ignore until too late! Women manipulate and exploit a man's regenerating desire for sex. By selectively promising and withholding sex, and through bitching and nagging, women drive men to deliver benefits and behaviors that serve their female fantasies. This process makes men miserable. This book offers an insightful overview of the female fantasy and the darker side of how and why women routinely exploit and manipulate men. It also highlights the biased legal and social constraints that favor women. Advice for men covers many of the situations that your dad never addressed (but you wish he had), including - how to set limits, how to convince a woman to have sex or terminate a pregnancy, considerations for long term relationships, and much more...
A comprehensive, step-by-step reference covers all home plumbing situations a homeowner may encounter, from the most basic to the advanced, giving real world advice on how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong and probably will. Original.
Are you living in an older house that is in need of a remodel or are you ready to update your house a bit? If so, you need to have a copy of the book "Remodel My House: How To Do It Right." This book gives the reader an insight into the world of remodeling and offers the reader advice on what they ought to have in place before they start the remodeling process. The challenge with remodeling is that many individuals fail to think of everything that they need to do before starting the remodel and end up having massive delays or end up having to pay more than they had budgeted for at the end of the day. It may be that they forgot to get the necessary permits or that the wrong contractor was hired. The book gives an overview of the step by step processes that are involved. Remodeling a home does not have to be stressful. With the proper planning and a well organized budget, the remodel can be carried out without a hitch. About the Author: Dwight Chung was interested in what went into fixing up a home from an early age. He was not just interested in how persons could buy a few things to revamp the look of the property but was also interested in the entire remodeling process. To him it was all pretty simple (in his mind) for as far as he knew, once you have the money to do it, you could just go ahead and get it done. Suffice to say that when he got older and had his own home to remodel, he learned that the process involved quite a bit more than that to get things done. From the experience that he had and the challenges that he faced, he made the decision to help others to get through that whole process without undue stress. He provides a book that helps the reader to learn how they should approach the remodeling process. Once they read Dwight's book, they will be able to make better decisions on how to remodel their home in the long run.