The most up-to-date and complete repair encyclopedia, based on the experience of professional builders, contains up-to-date and detailed information on various construction and repair work that can be done with your own hands. The encyclopedia describes a full cycle of construction and finishing work, gives a detailed overview of modern materials and tools. Step-by-step descriptions and many photo illustrations will help even a beginner learn various works - to lay floors, lay tiles, mount suspended ceilings, plaster and paint walls, glue wallpaper, hang doors and windows. Also, the reader will get acquainted with the basics of working with plumbing and electrics.