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 has written extensively in the home improvement, cooking, and general reference categories. Included among the 40 books to his credit are Barndominiums, 5-Gallon Bucket Book, The Blue Bloods Cookbook, and The Wes Anderson Cookbook. Chris lives and works in the Pacific Northwest, where he indulges his love of hiking and baking.

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• Introduction The Home Plumbing SystemGray Water SystemsPLUMBING TOOLS, MATERIALS + SKILLS Plumbing Tools, Plumbing MaterialsCopper, PEX Pipe, PEX ManifoldsRigid Plastic Pipe, Working with Cast-Iron PipeWorking with Outdoor Flexible Plastic PipePipe Fittings, Shutoff Valves, Valves + Hose BibsCompression Fittings, Creating Flared FittingsINSTALLING PLUMBING LINES Installation BasicsPlanning Plumbing RoutesBuilding a Wet WallPEX Stub OutsFIXTURES, FAUCETS, DRAINS + APPLIANCES Toilets, Kitchen Faucets, Kitchen Drains + Traps, DishwashersGarbage Disposals, Water HeatersLavatory Faucets, Touch-Activated Bathroom Faucets, Lavatory DrainsShower Kits, Neo-Angle Shower, Custom Shower BasesWet Rooms & Curbless Showers, Alcove Bathtubs, Sliding Tub Doors, Jetted TubsWater Softeners, Pedestal + Console SinksWall-Mounted Sinks, Traditional Vanity, Kitchen SinksStandpipe Drains, Freestanding Bathtubs, Whole-House Water FiltersCOMMON PLUMBING REPAIRS Common Toilet Problems, Dual-Flush Toilets + Valves, Clogged ToiletsToilet Flanges, Sink Faucets, Kitchen SprayersFixing Leaky Tub + Shower Faucets, Single-Handle Tub + Shower Faucet with Scald ControlSlide-Bar Dual Showerheads, Tubs + Shower Drains, Sink DrainsBranch + Main Drains, Noisy PipesMeasurement Conversions Resources Photo Credits Index