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Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To + The Complete Outdoor Builder: The Best DIY Series from the Brand You Trust Paperback – March 15 2017

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BLACK+DECKER has home improvement covered with the ultimate indoor/outdoor DIY book set. This handsome two-volume boxed set offers something truly amazing: a complete indoor/outdoor reference library for do-it-yourselfers in a single compact and affordable package.

Boasting 1,160 pages of detailed how-to instructions and photos, this go-to information source has
the answer to any home improvement question you may have, from fixing home wiring to showing you how to build a tree house.

The set contains two of the bestselling books from the experts at BLACK+DECKER, the most trusted DIY brand. 
The Book of Home How-To is a 600-page workhorse of a book thatcovers virtually every home repair or improvement, from wiring and plumbing to cabinetry and carpentry.

The companion book, 
The Complete Outdoor Builder, takes you outdoors and shows you, in clear step-by-step photos, how to accomplish just about any exterior DIY project, from building decks and sheds to installing fences and garden ponds.

Together, this set is the best, most complete one-two DIY punch you will find anywhere.

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press (March 15 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591866936
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591866930
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 2.72 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.15 x 6.35 x 22.86 cm
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    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 54 ratings

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Cool Springs Press is the leading publisher of step-by-step how-to books for both DIY gardening and home improvement. Our state and local gardening books are tailored to specific regional environments across the United States, while our renowned series of foolproof home improvement books have long been trusted on both the bookshelf and the job site.

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  • Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2018
    Petit format.. :/

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  • BOB
    1.0 out of 5 stars USA not UK diy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2021
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    All American, no good for UK diy
  • NTK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable Instruction
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2019
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    I'm a DIYer and have used many how-to manuals over the years. Black &Decker manuals have become my go-to manuals for whatever project I may have to tackle. Their manuals have very clear instructions and pictures of the projects in progress, minimizing the guess work that occurs when transitioning from the book to my particular work area. Sometimes I'm tempted to skip over the basics they have, but have found tips & techniques in those sections that were very helpful. I really appreciate the updated versions that show the use of newer materials, tools, and techniques.
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  • Genna Timm
    5.0 out of 5 stars No these books aren't hardcover but the slipcase is nice and sturdy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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    No these books aren't hardcover but the slipcase is nice and sturdy. Arrived in brand new condition with a plastic seal. Lots of good content with step by step instructions including plenty of pictures. Considering the price I paid on Amazon vs the price listed at other retailers, I think it's well worth the money. I've seen it listed for $40-$50 elsewhere
  • Forcecon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bought "used like new" and came new in wrap
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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    Perfect condition. Wrap had a bit of dust and wear looks like stored a while. Books themselves are good, but the Home How To has some about repairs and lots of improvements but very little on routine maintenance.
  • Joyce
    3.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Gift
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
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    These are Christmas gifts. Ask me after Christmas.