As an organizing coach, I use color-coding on a regular basis, and encourage my clients to do the same. So I was thrilled to see that the sections are organized by color-coded tabs for easy access. From general plumbing information to creating a plumber's tool kit, you can plan your project and gather your tools before getting started, which is the perfect way to organize any task. The WORK SMARTER sections are a must read, especially the 12 Tips For Getting The Job Done Right The First Time (great time management tips, guys!) . And being the visual learner that I am, I especially like the detailed photos of assembly and repair throughout the book.

Whether you are experienced in household projects, or a member of the DIY-impaired, Plumbing 1-2-3 will give you the confidence you need to tackle those plumbing projects, and help you know when to call in an expert.

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Highly accessible to lay readers  Dec 13, 2001 By Midwest Book Review
Aptly edited by John Holms, Plumbing 1-2-3 is a detailed yet easily understandable home plumbing maintenance and repair guide ideal for the non-specialist general reader with no prior experience or expertise. If you can hold a screwdriver, you can take an active role in the upkeep of your own plumbing. Chapters cover such topics as the supply system, the drain-waste-vent system, installing tubs, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets, or appliances, and outdoor systems. In addition to the straightforward, point-by-point text that is highly accessible to lay readers, Plumbing 1-2-3 is superbly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs on every two-page spread, unambiguously depicting each step of the meticulous instructions. Plumbing 1-2-3 is a very highly recommended and "user friendly" guide, particularly for the do-it-yourself homeowner - five minutes of reading now can save hundreds of dollars in future repair or utilities bills!

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Outstanding  Sep 17, 2011 By Leon Myers
I have received the Plumbing 1-2-3 and found it to be outstanding. I have used the book to complete the plumbing within my new 80X50 steel building. This book saved me time and money! Great!


An excellent resource for non-plumbers  Oct 06, 2007 By Christopher Wanko "-C"
I recently hauled this book out of my bookcase to replace some faucets in the bathroom sink. Granted, the Moen kit was exemplary in its instructions and simplicity, but you still might find yourself without the necessary tools or tips to get the job done, much less done in time for dinner.

The book really saved me some time and effort. On its advice, I picked up a basin wrench, and this alone saved the job. I would never have gotten the old hardware off, much less gotten the new hardware on, without it. It also outlined the need for flexible feed hoses, wrapping the new faucet feeds before installing (which I forgot to do, but the book did its part and told me about it), and outlining the basics step by step.

Coupled with a most excellent purely-pictorial instruction manual in the Moen kit, I was able to remove the old leaky faucets, install the new ones, and not have to hire a plumber.

The book could be even bigger and include a little more depth, but this is a highly-recommended resource and every non-contractor or non-handy individual should own it.

-Fred


Plumbing 1 2 3  Feb 17, 2007 By Donald Gibbs
Excellent manual for anyone. Covers about every possible situation most homeowners encounter. Super value. Highly recommend

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