Complete Fix it Yourself Manual

Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual shows how to handle everything & anything that might go wrong around the home. If something's broken, leaking, worn out, cracked, warped or stained, here's a system for maintaining, troubleshooting & fixing it. Illustrated with diagrams, guides & drawings, all fitted with clear, concise details, this manual lays everything out in logical, easy-to-follow order. *Quick fixes for every emergency give immediate ways to keep things under control. *Exploded diagrams lift lids & covers, strip away the mystery & show how things work. See what goes where, what it's called & how it all fits together. *Comprehensive troubleshooting guides help pinpoint problems & solutions at a glance. Even if an expert is called you'll be able to describe the problem accurately. *Dependable step-by-step drawings lead smoothly thru each repair, showing just what to do, in the correct order insuring perfect results. *Time & difficulty ratings that show exactly what you're getting into. *Safety precautions alerting to possible hazards & showing how to avoid them. *Tips on tools & how to choose & use the right tools for jobs. *Advice on when it's best to throw out an appliance or call in professional services. From fixing a VCR to rewiring a lamp, from unclogging drains to replacing a wall outlet, this manual is a source to turn to when needing clear, straightforward directions for repair needs. A must for do-it-your-selfers.

This is an abridgement of the Time-Life series of the same name. Its focus is on plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, appliance, and home electronics repair. Included are chapters on emergency measures and proper use of such tools as multitesters and soldering guns. As a demystifier of the mechanical and electrical apparatus in our lives, this helps counter our sense of their inscrutable and disposable nature. For each ailing piece of equipment, a troubleshooting guide lists a range of symptoms. Next to these is a list of recommended repairs with indication of their degree of difficulty and time for completion. Each repair procedure is then thoroughly explicated with a well-illustrated series of instructions. A tinker's delight, this belongs in most public libraries, especially those lacking the full Time-Life set.
- Bill Demo, Tompkins Cortland Community Coll., Dryden, N.Y.
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