by Ted Cushman
This month, JLC introduces a new
column to present information sources
for contractors. From books to videos to
the electronic world of CD-ROMs and
World Wide Web sites, we'll acquaint
you with the best of what's out there.
Topping the bill this month are two
handbooks on plumbing from Taunton
Press. Authored by veteran plumber
Peter Hemp, Plumbing a House and
Installing and Repairing Plumbing Fixtures
offer a good refresher course for pros
and a great introduction for anyone
just starting out. The first volume covers
rough plumbing, while the second
focuses on finish installations.
Rough-in for rookies. Plumbing a
House starts out with basic chapters on
tools and materials, then moves into a
thorough discussion of