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By learning to do-it-yourself, you can save a lot of money and enjoy great satisfaction along the way. Our line of Black & Decker home improvement and gardening books feature expert advice and fantastic step-by-step photos that conquer countless projects.

Click on the sub-categories in the right margin to find the books that are right for your upcoming projects.

Featured Titles

Black & Decker® The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair

The two previous editions of the book known by home improvement retailers as “Big Red” sold nearly 600,000 copies. This new edition features a larger portrait format for better visual clarity, and inc ... more

Quikrete: Guide to Concrete

This book is an all-new hardworking visual guide to the most popular home concrete and masonry projects, endorsed by the biggest manufacturer of concrete products in North America. Readers can save hu ... more

Black & Decker Complete Guide to the Green Home

Go Green & Gain Peace of Mind.

With this book, readers can sleep well knowing their remodeling and repair practices are protecting the environment and keeping their families healthy. This be ... more

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Dream Bathrooms

Inspiration and information to build the bathroom of your dreams.

This is the first bathroom remodeling book to fully address every phase of the process, including inspiration, design and ex ... more

Black & Decker Complete Guide to Plumbing

Everything you need to know about plumbing. Everything.

Fresher and more complete than ever, this edition includes new material and revised information and is completely current with the 200 ... more

Complete Guide to DIY Projects for Luxurious Living

Luxury you can afford!

A custom wine cellar with bistro seating; an elegant den with built-in library walls; an electric steam-room in the master bath; a billiards room with a fun, retro wet ... more

John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projects

The second in a series of John Deere books published by Quayside, John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projects is the perfect companion and follow-up to John Deere Landscaping and Lawn ... more

Black & Decker® The Complete Guide to Wiring

In previous editions, The Complete Guide to Wiring sold more than one million copies, making it the all-time bestselling book on home wiring for consumers. In this newly revised and redesigned ... more

Creative Publishing international - Visually stunning books for a hands-on world. Categories include home and garden, photography, hunting and fishing, crafts and decor, and parenting and health. How-to photos and easy instructions. Specific topics include home repair, decorating, landscaping, remodeling, plumbing, wiring, painting, sewing, crochet, quilting, embroidery, floral, window treatments, hunting, fishing, cooking, and more. Licensed book product by Black & Decker and Singer.