Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: with 350 Projects and 2000 Photos (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide)

Bigger and better than ever

      

The two previous editions of the book known by home improvement retailers as “Big Red” sold nearly 600,000 copies. This new edition features a larger portrait format for better visual clarity, and incorporates a new page layout style. But all the features that made the original America’s best-selling “bible” of home repair are still present here—thousands of color photographs and detailed step-by-step directions.

 

The third edition also includes more than 30 projects not found in the original edition, as well as more than 300 new photos.

Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: with 350 Projects and 2000 Photos (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide)
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User Reviews....
This book is as necessary to the handyman as the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book is to the amateur cook. -- Must have.
This book is pretty technical and not for the person who is really bad at understanding carpentry concepts. The book is sturdy and easy to understand too. It would get 5 stars if there weren't so much overlap with the Home Improvement guide--the two should be better coordinated to avoid redundancies. Between this and the B&D Home Improvement book, pretty much everything you need to know for basic homeowner do-it-yourself projects and repairs is covered. I've used it several times in a few months, and it is wonderful to have on hand as a reference. -- Very helpful
It seemed like a good book, but the first few projects were about ripping out floors. There was a whole section on ripping out plumbing. As I looked through the book more, I realized that over 90% of the projects I would personally not do. I returned the book and bought the other Black and Decker book, "Homeowner Basics". Homeowner Basics had actual projects and ideas that I would actually consider doing.

The one good thing about this book is that even if you do not plan on doing the project yourself, you can get a better understanding how it should be done if you were to hire a contractor. -- Overwhelming for new homeowner
I needed a more up to date book to replace mine from the late 70's. I chose this based on other reviews and overall value. It is more comprehensive with great photos and covers the additional tasks I'm getting into with my mother-in-law's 65-year old house repairs and maintenance. -- Black & Decker Complete Home Repair
Bought as a wedding present from the couple's wedding registry. Arrived promptly and in excellent condition-looks like a helpful book. -- Black & Decker Complete Home Repair (Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide)
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