Overview
Introducing the Carpentry & Construction Series from McGraw-Hill
The experts show you how to tackle any wiring, remodeling, or plumbing project
Written by authors of McGraw-Hill's popular Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition, this new, dollar-saving series is great for do-it-yourselfers, weekend repairmen and home owners, as well as seasoned pros who want to stay on top of the latest methods, materials, equipment and code requirements. Organized according to the actual stages of construction, these titles detail everything needed to successfully plan, manage, and complete a job. All are heavily illustrated and contain valuable tip-boxes throughout.
* Covers roughing-in fixtures and installing the most common home equipment such as sinks, bathtubs, shower stalls, and septic tanks
* Includes emergency repairs and remodeling
Synopsis
GO WITH THE PROS FOR THE BEST HOME PLUMBING TECHNIQUES
There's simply no better place to get instruction in home plumbing. Clear directions, along with 375 photographs and illustrations, help you with each stage of every job, from selecting tools and materials, to roughing in fixtures, to passing building inspections.
EVERY STEP OF EVERY PROJECT
This complete, how-to guide covers the gamut of home plumbing projects, from building and operating a septic tank to installing lavatories, sinks, water closets, and appliances such as washing machines, water heaters, and dishwashers. It even covers remodeling jobs and plumbing emergencies such as unclogging sinks, repairing fixtures, and fixing breaks in pipe.
WHY THIS BOOK IS BETTER
Whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, plumbing professional, or contractor, you'll find that Miller's Guide to Home Plumbing has what it takes to make your projects go smoothly. Only Miller's Guide to Home Plumbing offers you:
- An inside-out guide to home plumbing so clear and complete it enables you to solve problems unique to your system
- Expert guidance on the latest tools and materials
- Confidence-building guidance on meeting code requirements, with full details on current plumbing codes
- 375 illustrations that show you every stage of every job
- Comprehensive help with planning, managing, and finishing every plumbing job, little or big
Glenn E. Baker is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He is the author of a number of technical books including, Carpentry & Construction, Fourth Edition. He lives in College Station, Texas.
Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at State University College at Buffalo and has taught technical curriculum at the college level for more than 40 years. He is the coauthor of the best-selling Carpentry & Construction, now in its fourth edition, and the author of more than 75 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs. He lives in Round Rock, Texas.
Mark R. Miller is Chairman and Associate Professor of Industrial Technology at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, Texas. He teaches construction courses for future middle managers in the trade. He is coauthor of several technical books, including the best-selling Carpentry & Construction, now in its fourth edition. He lives in Kingsville.