The Complete Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores

Illustrated reference book for tools, products, and materials sold in home centers, hardware stores, and lumberyards. Includes descriptions, alternative names, use and buying tips. Essential help for the beginner, refreshing reading for the expert.

The do-it-yourselfer's go-to reference--the illustrated guide to all those odd, mysterious, wonderful, and necessary things you need to purchase in hardware stores, home centers, and lumber yards. With this book, you can ask for the "thingamajigs" and "whatchamacallits" by proper name. With over 1000 items and over 600 illustrations, you'll never be intimidated again on your shopping trip for your next home repair or home improvement project. A great gift for the home handyman or the new homeowner.

Steve Ettlinger has renovated and lived in six very old houses. He is the author of seven books.