Plumbing 1-2-3: Install, Upgrade, Repair, and Maintain Your Home's Plumbing System (Home Depot ... 1-2-3)

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Summary: Highly accessible to lay readers
Review: Aptly edited by John Holms, Plumbing 1-2-3 is a detailed yet easily understandable home plumbing maintenance and repair guide ideal for the non-specialist general reader with no prior experience or expertise. If you can hold a screwdriver, you can take an active role in the upkeep of your own plumbing. Chapters cover such topics as the supply system, the drain-waste-vent system, installing tubs, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, or appliances, and outdoor systems. In addition to the straightforward, point-by-point text that is highly accessible to lay readers, Plumbing 1-2-3 is superbly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs on every two-page spread, unambiguously depicting each step of the meticulous instructions. Plumbing 1-2-3 is a very highly recommended and "user friendly" guide, particularly for the do-it-yourself homeowner - five minutes of reading now can save hundreds of dollars in future repair or utilities bills!

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Summary: Grab Your Tools and Dive right In!
Review: As with the other DIY books in the 1-2-3 series, the editors have done a wonderful job of formatting and organizing the material in this book. Many times plumbing jobs are emergencies-- water leaks, overflowing toilets, and so forth. The layout of this reference book provides quick and easy solutions to your immediate needs, as well as long-term plans for other home improvement projects.

As an organizing coach, I use color-coding on a regular basis, and encourage my clients to do the same. So I was thrilled to see that the sections are organized by color-coded tabs for easy access. From general plumbing information to creating a plumber's tool kit, you can plan your project and gather your tools before getting started, which is the perfect way to organize any task. The WORK SMARTER sections are a must read, especially the 12 Tips For Getting The Job Done Right The First Time (great time management tips, guys!) . And being the visual learner that I am, I especially like the detailed photos of assembly and repair throughout the book.

Whether you are experienced in household projects, or a member of the DIY-impaired, Plumbing 1-2-3 will give you the confidence you need to tackle those plumbing projects, and help you know when to call in an expert.

Rating:
Summary: Grab Your Tools and Dive right In!
Review: As with the other DIY books in the 1-2-3 series, the editors have done a wonderful job of formatting and organizing the material in this book. Many times plumbing jobs are emergencies-- water leaks, overflowing toilets, and so forth. The layout of this reference book provides quick and easy solutions to your immediate needs, as well as long-term plans for other home improvement projects.

As an organizing coach, I use color-coding on a regular basis, and encourage my clients to do the same. So I was thrilled to see that the sections are organized by color-coded tabs for easy access. From general plumbing information to creating a plumber's tool kit, you can plan your project and gather your tools before getting started, which is the perfect way to organize any task. The WORK SMARTER sections are a must read, especially the 12 Tips For Getting The Job Done Right The First Time (great time management tips, guys!) . And being the visual learner that I am, I especially like the detailed photos of assembly and repair throughout the book.

Whether you are experienced in household projects, or a member of the DIY-impaired, Plumbing 1-2-3 will give you the confidence you need to tackle those plumbing projects, and help you know when to call in an expert.