Fix it in a Flash: 30 Essential Home Repairs and Improvements

Flash Cards for Home Fixes! Learn how to fix faucets, lamps, caulking, dimmers, doors and more...

Every home as a number of need-to, and want-to projects that a homeowner can do by themselves ... with a little help. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, unclogging a drain, replacing a light switch, or recaulking the tub, Jodi Marks and Steve Schultz will walk you through the step-by-step fixes for these common household fixes.

Each project includes a quick-reference flash card to let you know hot long it should take, the skills required and the tools and supplies you'll need - before you start!

If you've never tackled a home improvement job before, this is the book you need. Jodi and Steve offer the information so that even a first-time fixer can finish the task successfully.

Twenty-five of the most common household fixes are covered in detailed, step-by-step photos and descriptions. The bonus DVD includes the 10 most common jobs in real-time video that make the household tasks entertaining, as well as manageable.

Jodi Marks was the co-host of HTGV's Fix It Up for 9 years. She has hosted shows on HGTV, TBS, and Turner South. She also works with Lowe's Home Improvement on new store openings and has a number of how-to videos available on the web.