Includes index

Tools and materials. Hand tools and safety; Power saws; Drills and drivers; Compressors and nailers; Keeping things in line; Supports and materials; Lumber -- Framing floors. Mudsills; Beams; Joists; Subflooring -- Building walls. Laying out the plates; Building the wall; Raising the wall; Building other walls -- Framing roofs. Gable and shed rafters; Hip roofs; Valleys; Skylights, soffits, and fascia; Sheathing; Trusses -- Exterior windows and doors. Flashing; Installing windows; Installing doors -- Roofing. Preparation; Controlling runoff; Installing shingles; Flashing; Special flashing installations -- Siding. Preparation; Wood siding; Engineered siding; Vinyl siding -- Installing trimwork. Doors; Windows; Moldings; Closets and cabinets -- Stairs. Preparation; Stringers; Treads, risers, and rails; Main stairs

The nuts and bolts of carpentry, all in one handy volume. Carpenter and author Andy Engel provides homeowners with a comprehensive and easy to use reference for covering all home carpentry projects from the most basic to the most advanced. Full of authoritative and reliable information, Carpentry Complete is designed to help any homeowner or DIYer tackle projects with confidence. Well organized so that information can be found quickly including advice on how to deal with the inevitable things that can go wrong. This highly visual book makes it easy for readers to find the step by step advice theyre looking for. At just $21.95, with 850 photos and 50 illustrations, its a must have reference for any homeowner