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For over 15 years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Photo Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. With this 8th edition, get the clearest, most up-to-date advice available. As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national wiring codes. You'll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. Chapters include: Working Safely with Wiring Wire, Cable Conduit Boxes Panels Switches (including wall s0witches and specialty switches) Receptacles Preliminary Work (planning your project, highlights of the National Electrical Code, and more) Circuit Maps Common Wiring Projects (whole-house surge arrestors, underfloor radiant heat systems, doorbells, backup power supply, and many more) Repair Projects (light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamp sockets, plugs and cords, and more) The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Photo Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of the best DIY series from the brand you trust

BLACK+DECKER's latest edition of the best-selling home-improvement book in North America for more than a decade is completely updated to conform to 2017–2020 national electrical codes. For more than ten years, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Wiring has been the best-selling home wiring manual in North America. Now with more than two million copies in print, this is the home reference book more DIYers choose than any other for many reasons. As the most current wiring book on the market, you can be confident that your projects will meet national writing codes. You’ll also spend more time on your project and less time scratching your head thanks to more than 800 clear color photos and over 40 diagrams that show you exactly what you need to know about home electrical service; all the most common circuits, all the most-needed techniques, all the most essential tools and materials. The information in this book has been created and reviewed by professional electricians under the watchful eye of the experts at BLACK+DECKER. You can find plenty of articles and videos about wiring online or in other publications, but only The Complete Guide to Wiring has passed the rigorous test to make it part of The Best DIY Series from the Brand You Trust.

BLACK+DECKER The Complete Photo Guide to Sheds 4th Editioncontains all the most popular building plans from the previous editions, with new information on popular miniature tool sheds, she sheds, and a home office shed.

Focusing on the combined task of our mind and body, together with social and historical aspects, understanding who we are seems to be an ever-challenging task. With the rise of technology and time constraints, lifestyle activities and even gaps in some of the educational practices - learning who we are has become more complex. This book has been intended as a review of some of the most fundamental principles involving our interactions with the world, and especially each other. Suitable for young audiences, parents at home and academic professionals, this book highlights some underlying features of body and mind providing pathways for undoing negative-social interactions and generating new positive ways forward, all within the self.

Up to date on all national codes, BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Plumbing Updated 8th Edition is packed with complete how-to descriptions and photos for common plumbing projects.

BLACK+DECKER The Complete Guide to Bathrooms Updated 6th Edition brings together how-to projects, design advice, and photo inspiration to inspire your next remodel.

Provides building plans, step-by-step photographs, and tips on building and running a greenhouse.

This updated seventh edition of The Complete Guide to Decks is a step-by-step manual that incorporates changes to national codes as well as fresh deck design trends.

This beautifully designed podcasting project planner is the perfect way to keep a record of all your projects in a simple, convenient, large enough and readable sheet. Planning is an essential part of many creative processes, from recording an album to making a movie. And producing a podcast is no exception. Podcasting combines elements of radio, journalism and audio production, and creating them can be an arduous process. While every podcast is different and will require a tailored approach when it comes to planning, there are some key things you will need to think about, like: host, guest, contact info, topic to discuss, running order, contest, to do list, description, conclusion & more. Features: Good quality glossy cover Size 6 x 9 inches 121 pages Everyone needs to have the best planner since the first of the year. Give it to yourself, friends, family or co-workers and have a great year!