The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 1592576656
ISBN-13 : 9781592576654
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair by : Judy Ostrow

Detailed instructions, accompanied by hundreds of step-by-step illustrations, take readers through common repairs and maintenance tasks around the house, including repairing holes in drywall, unclogging drains, replacing light fixtures, repairing cracked tiles, screening gutters, and more. Original. 12,000 first printing.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Home Repair, 2E

Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Home Repair, 2E
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 446
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ISBN-10 : 9781101222171
ISBN-13 : 1101222174
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Home Repair, 2E by : David J. Tenenbaum

You're no idiot, of course. You can stick a bucket underneath a dripping ceiling with breathtaking precision and tape cardboard over a broken window like you were born to the craft. But when it comes to real home repair challenges, your handiwork begins and ends with the call you make to your carpenter or plumber. Don't pack up your toolbox yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Trouble-Free Home Repair, Second Edition is your total guide to diagnosing and fixing the most basic home-repair problems yourself. In this completely revised and updated Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: Simple ways to do interior and exterior jobs, from choosing tools to avoiding safety hazards All new information on weatherproofing, roofing, siding, and masonry Clear instructions on what to do when electrical, heating, and plumbing systems go haywire

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance Illustrated

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance Illustrated
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 1592571700
ISBN-13 : 9781592571703
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance Illustrated by : David J. Tenenbaum

Extremely accessible, with over 300 photos and illustrations, this guide is geared for the true home improvement beginner, with a visual glossary included.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 9781101043349
ISBN-13 : 1101043342
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Simple Home Repair by : Judy Ostrow

How many readers does it take to change a light bulb? Only one . . . if he or she is armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do—with the right instruction—including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and replacing fuses; unclogging drains; replacing light fixtures; fixing squeaky floors; repairing cracked tile and damaged carpet; replacing screens; screening gutters; and much more. • Contains 250 to 300 step–by–step illustrations

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 438
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ISBN-10 : 0028638964
ISBN-13 : 9780028638966
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair by : Terry Meany

Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Auto Repair

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Auto Repair
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 1592574955
ISBN-13 : 9781592574957
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Auto Repair by : Vyvyan Lynn

Put the brakes on costly car bills. The Complete Idiots Guide to Auto Repair Illustratedcovers everything readers need to know about their automobiles, from the tires up. Tailor-made for true novices, it shows them how to make some of the most basic repairs themselves nd teaches them enough to feel confident that theyll never be taken for a ride by a mechanic again. More than 300 easy-to-understand illustrations and a 50-page self-diagnosis guide organized for quick identification of what s wrong New- and used-car warranty information Step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to conduct routine maintenance An overview of how each system steering and suspension, cooling, electrical works

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bike Maintenance and Repair

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bike Maintenance and Repair
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 0028641396
ISBN-13 : 9780028641393
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bike Maintenance and Repair by : Terry Meany

Describes the parts of a bicycle and how they work, basic maintenance procedures, the proper tools to use, and how to handle roadside emergencies and repairs.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Home

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Home
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1592575013
ISBN-13 : 9781592575015
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Home by : Oreste Drapaca

Creating a new home-or rebuilding a purchased one-requires architectural expertise, not only for aesthetic design purposes but also to account for structural safety, feasibility of plan, compliance with local laws and codes, and above all, to make a new house feel like home-the home you've always wanted. However, architects can be very costly- but only if you use them. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Designing Your Own Hometeaches readers to do all or most of an architect's work themselves, step-by-step, with inspirational ideas; clear, concise information; practice exercises; and professional secrets-all explained in a warm, inviting, friendly voice. It explains everything readers need to know to design the home they've always wanted while making it practical, affordable, and secure.

Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies

Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies
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Publisher : For Dummies
Total Pages : 720
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ISBN-10 : 0764556800
ISBN-13 : 9780764556807
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies by : Roy Barnhart

Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: Basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements Painting and wallpapering Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances Carpentry, woodworking and flooring Plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it—if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you’ve saved far more than the cost of this book! And you’ll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!