10-Minute Home Repairs
More Than 200 Fast, Effective Fixes You Can Do Yourself
| Format: Paperback, 256 Pages Item: 153758 ISBN: 9781592332038 SpecsSize: 6 x 6 x 0.6875 Weight: 0.5 lb. Published: January 10th 2006 DC: AQ List Price: $12.00 $9.00All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. Out of Stock - Usually Ships within 2-6 weeks |
An indispensable guide for home owners and renters alike, this handy little book will show you how to put on a new toilet seat, change an air filter, unclog a drain, caulk a sink, patch a hole in the wall, change a lock, replace washer hoses, stop floor creaks and hinge shrieks, level an appliance, and more than 190 other quick fixes that every home eventually needs. Learn the pros' secrets for fast, lasting repairs; the tools of the trade; emergency solutions using stuff you already have around the house; when to call in a pro; and finishing tricks that will make your friends think you've spent a bundle when it just took a little know-how. Things break; things get old; things wear out. Stop ignoring them and start feeling proud of your hous (and yourself) with this handy book for the aspiring handyman and handywoman. |
Jerri Farris is an accomplished DIYer and author of IdeaWise Kitchens, IdeaWise Bathrooms, Handcrafted Projects for the Home, The Complete Guide to Creative Landscapes, and numerous others. Jerri lives in Independence, Missouri, where she keeps her home in excellent repair. |
Chapter One Ready, Set, Repair! Chapter Two Good Boundaries Walls Floors Ceilings Chapter Three Grand Openings Windows Doors Chapter Four Kitchens Chapter Five Bathrooms Chapter Six Laundry Rooms Chapter Seven Systems Made Simple Plumbing Electricity Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Chapter Eight The Great Outdoors Glossary About the Author |