Black and Decker The Complete Guide to Bathrooms Updated 6th Edition: Beautiful Upgrades and Hardworking Improvements You Can Do Yourself

by Cool Springs Press, Chris Peterson

Overview

BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams.

This sixth edition of the perennial bestseller from the BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series covers all the bases when it comes to bathroom remodeling. From freshening up decor to a down-to-the-studs remodel, all of the information you need to design the job and do the work yourself is right here. This new edition also features smart home projects, from advanced toilets and add-on bidets to freestanding tubs, dimmable lights, and touchless faucets.

Through step-by-step photography and instructions, you’ll see how to update lighting, ventilation, flooring, surfaces, cabinetry, toilets, bathtubs, and accessories. This comprehensive buyer’s guide takes you through one of the most important steps in any remodeling project, and a complete and up-to-the minute section on bathroom design provides education and inspiration.

It also includes information explaining how to remodel or re-imagine your bathroom to better meet the needs of aging in place, with projects that conform to Universal Design Standards:

• You’ll see a start-to-finish demonstration on how to replace a shower or tub with a curbless shower stall.
• To maximize access, a wall-mounted sink is hung and hooked up—and you see every step.
• Replace a traditional bathroom sink faucet with a hands-free model so you can turn on the water even if you can’t reach all the way to the faucet handle.
• Add a frameless glass shower surround and learn how to install and plumb a vanity cabinet and sink basin.

The list of projects is long and the information, vetted by the experts at BLACK+DECKER, is complete and current.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760381175
Publisher:	Cool Springs Press
Publication date:	02/21/2023
Series:	Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	49 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.

Chris Peterson is a veteran home improvement and design author. Among the many books he has written are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, Building with Secondhand Stuff, Manskills, four books in the Ideas You Can Use series, and many books in Cool Springs Press’s BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series. He has also co-authored numerous home design books with noted media celebrities. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.

The Editors of Cool Springs Press have produced the highest quality DIY home improvement books for more than 30 years. In conjunction with the experts at BLACK+DECKER™ they have combined resources to create more than 200 home improvement titles that provide consumers and weekend DIYers with the information they need to get the job done right. Their books have set the standard for do-it-yourself publishing, featuring clear, professional photography and concise step-by-step instructions that get straight to the point. View our full catalog at quarto.com.
Chris Peterson is a veteran home improvement and design author. Among the many books he has written are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, Building with Secondhand Stuff, Manskills, four books in the Ideas You Can Use series, and many books in Cool Springs Press's BLACK+DECKER Complete Guide series. He has also co-authored numerous home design books with noted media celebrities. He lives in Ashland, Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2023

This publisher's latest bathroom project guide, cowritten with Peterson (Building with Secondhand Stuff), has been updated with full-color photographs that will inspire homeowners to tackle bathroom repair or renovation projects safely. All aspects of this type of project are explained, from the initial planning stages on paper, to the demolition, installation phases, and final (and fun!) artistic touches. This edition contains step-by-step pictorial or illustrated instructions that are accompanied by corresponding tools and materials lists. The average homeowner will find that the instructions are easy to understand and follow. Universal design and accessibility features—smart fixtures, for example, for those who are mobility-impaired or older—are noted. So is the importance of following national and local building codes. There's also a resources section for readers who want to contact manufacturers or national associations. VERDICT This is a detailed and nonintimidating floor-to-ceiling guide that encourages DIYers to build beautiful yet functional bathrooms.—Aspasia Luster

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