This definitive book covers the operation, care, repair, and restoration of all kinds of wood windows, along with chapters on weather-stripping, repainting, and refinishing.

"For too many people, the simple act of contacting a plumber or repair person can feel like a game of chance. As a transwoman and a professional maintenance technician, Mercury Stardust has discovered (the hard way) that we live in a world with much to fear. If you’ve ever felt panicked about opening your home to strangers in order to fix a maintenance issue, this book is for you. Renting a home can be a complex process—from finding a safe and...

"This hard-hitting DIY resource is as reliable as it is heavy, with attention to detail and fact checking that is downright old-fashioned. And when it comes to tasks like wiring and plumbing, that approach is definitely better than whatever tips and tricks you might find in the comments section of a crowd-sourced home improvement website. The Book of Home How-Two, Updated 2nd Edition covers all of the most common home repair and improvement challenges--including...

"Farm and Workshop Welding is your practical handbook for welding on the farm or in your home workshop, school workshop, blacksmith shop, or auto shop: Learn hands-on welding and start repairing and creating metal equipment and structures; Hundreds of step-by-step photographs illustrate welding processes and show the differences between good and bad welds; Covers all the major types of welds, including arc welding, MIG welding, gas welding, TIG welding,...