Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Windows & Entryways: Repair - Renew - Replace Paperback

This book was invaluable to my learning and development when I started working in the doors/ windows department at Home Depot. Literally everything that we sell in my department is covered in this book. As many other reviewers have stated, this is really best described as a reference book, rather than an extensive how-to on replacing your old unit. The book jumps around on topics more than I'd like, but I find the hyperlinks on the Kindle edition to be useful to keep the flow going on any given subject. Detailed and descriptive pictures make it easy for even novices like me to follow along. I've even brought this to work as a quick reference and to lend out to customers when they need some extra help. I've not yet had the opportunity to use the skills taught by this book, but I'm hoping to replace my horribly inefficient patio door this summer, and thanks to Black and Decker, I'm feeling pretty confident about it.

This book is one of the Black and Decker series. It concerns doors and windows. It has a lot of pictures. It shows each step of installing a door. It shows which tools to use and when to use them. It shows how to cut and fit the door and trim. I like it when there is a picture with a caption under it which explains what is happening in detail. Often times a two page spread would have 12 pictures with 12 captions. I think my work will look more professional now that I have read the book. I use it for reference at times. I recommend the book.

This review comes from a certified non-handy guy with minimal practical skills. I was fortunate enough a year ago to discover a fine window guy. As a result, we have excellent Pella window replacements in our 1930 Indiana home.I bought this book to help me with next steps: specifically, what do do about our crumbling main entrance way and our on-again, off-again internal doors. It all has charm, you understand. The problem is it only works half the time.Before I make the investment in these next steps, I want to understand my options, what portions of it I might remotely hope to do myself, what I'm in for if I hire an external expert to do the work.THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WINDOWS AND DOORS has helped me on every one of those fronts. In addition, it's just a handsome book with lots of good illustrations and well-written text.We're not talking Dostoyevsky here. You'll need to go elsewhere for great literature. But I doubt the old Russian was much good with windows and doors, anyway.This book is a keeper.

Oh I like this book, easy reading and a great resource of information.It is good for references, it is a wealth of knowledge.Clear text and comprehensible, plenty of pictures and clear drawings, well put together.I would highly recommend it to anyone!

Book was like new. Trying to do research before taking the plunge.

replacement window section is very brief, which was surprising since this should be the most read section of a how to book on windows. Instructions include using obscure tools for a beginner such as sill-bevel gauge??? Is this a level? Three sentences instructing you to check the sill, side and jambs are level but no detail on how to do it. Why is this important - your window won't seal properly if it is done wrong. The rest of the book progresses the same. Must be a better how to book.

Bought this book to help my wife and I to teach us how to remove and install new windows and doors. So far from what I have read, this is a great book! Lots of pictures and detailed instructions.

this will be used often