Product Description: An essential resource for passing electrician's examinations To pass your state and local licensing exams, you need knowledge and confidence. This comprehensive review guide gives you plenty of both. It's packed with sample questions to help you focus your efforts, review material on all aspects of the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC), the lowdown on business competency requirements, and tips for studying and test-taking that will help you conquer anxiety ahead...read more

Product Description: This revised version of Drywall gives readers information on new tools and materials and techniques that Myron has field-tested since the last revision in 2008. For the first time the book also includes a bound-in DVD with tips and techniques for hassle-free drywall installation...read more

Product Description: Home improvement is a constant process of discovery. At first there's the initial realization that something needs to be upgraded, repaired, or replaced. Next you need to figure out how to tackle the situation. That's when Fix, Repair & Replace comes to the rescue! The editors at the Family Handyman magazine have packed this practical guide with expert advice, step-by-step directions, and clear photos and illustrations to help you ensure a fix and not a failure...read more

Product Description: Make a pretty heart-shaped bag and matching hat, and a whole jaunty wardrobe of mittens, scarves, and hat & scarf sets―all in warm and lovely felted knits. Knitwear designer Kathleen Taylor makes felting accessible for all skill levels...read more

Product Description: Got scraps? Then you’ll love these five projects that work magic with fabric leftovers and extra buttons. Designed by Joan Ford of ScrapTherapy® fame, they include: a cute-as-a-button pillow and pin cushion; a style-savvy tote bag done up in batiks; a darling child-size throw; a citrus-fresh table runner and pot holders; and, finally, a real scene-stealer – the absolutely delightful Confetti Pillow! Small projects offer great fun for a tiny price...read more

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Product Description: From the author of the best-selling The Visual Handbook of Building and Remodeling (over 300,000 copies sold in all three editions), comes a new book in the same graphic format that explains how to reduce energy use in the home. With a vast array of well-organized and easily accessible essential data, The Visual Handbook of Energy Conservation is destined to establish itself as the standard reference for energy conservation projects...read more

Covers tools, materials, safety, service panels and subpanels, grounding, switches, fixtures, appliances, and electrical code requirements

Product Description: There are more tile options available today than ever before maybe too many. This book will help you find the right style and shape tile for any building or remodeling project, as well as select the best material. Clear, step-by-step installation instruction from a veteran tile-setter will help you in each stage of the job...read more