Foxing on book ledge Doubleday & Company, 1977, 372 pages This book is constructed to be used as a practical tool for making home repairs and alterations. It tells what each type of repair is all about and describes, step-by-step, how to do it. Most of the cahpters cover the many common types of repairs, such as repairs to interior walls and floors, plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and air conditioning repairs, and the maintenance of the exterior of the house. the remainder of the book explains how remodeling projects should be planned and how to design kitchens, bathrooms, attics, basements, and new storage areas. «