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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Repair (Pocket Idiot's Guides) - Softcover

Tenenbaum, David J.

 
9780028621180: The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Repair (Pocket Idiot's Guides)

Synopsis

A handy, compact book aids do-it-yourselfers in minor home repairs both inside and outside the home, with advice on buying equipment, mastering drywall, troubleshooting the causes of leaks, and more. Original.

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Review

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Home Repair is for the home-repair-impaired--the folks who have trouble identifying the business end of a screwdriver. All the basics are covered, accompanied by easy-to-understand explanations. You'll learn how to find trouble spots before they become disasters; repair a leaky roof, drafty windows, or stuck doors; replace electrical outlets and switches; fix dripping faucets and clogged drains; and much more. The book includes three sets of regular, bracketed highlights: "Handy Hints" ("Roofing doesn't call for much in the way of specialized tools.... for repairs a hammer will do just fine."); "Nail It Down" ("Stringers are the slanting framing beneath the stairs."); and "Don't Screw Up" ("Before you apply megatons of force to any window, double-check that the lock is open and that a nail or other security device is not holding it closed."). This small book, filled with big information, is just right for beginners but will also prove handy to those with established experience and skills.

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