Ultimate Guide: Home Repair & Improvement is the most complete home-improvement manual on the market. This book covers the reader'¬"s home from top to bottom '¬ ;inside and out '¬ ;in 608 pages. Readers will find plumbing and electrical repairs; information on heating and cooling, roofing and siding, and cabinets and countertops; and more. There is information about tools, materials, and basic skills. This is a proven best-selling ultimate resource book for home projects and repairs.  * Remodeling Guide: a special, photo-illustrated section on contracts, contractors, and managing your remodeling project  * Resource Guide: a photo-illustrated index of innovative products, services, and consumer information sources  * Money-saving tip boxes  * '¬SGreen'¬ ideas, products, and advice  * Comprehensive index and glossary  * Over 3,000 color photos and illustrations  * 325 step-by-step repair and improvement projects with tools and materials lists  * Tech-reviewed by a panel of over 20 industry experts