How many times have you paid hundreds of dollars to fix the kitchen sink? Or waited hours for the plumber that never shows when he says he will? It's no surprise many homeowners have wasted time and money on even the most basic home repair needs. Finding the right tool, knowing how to use it, and understanding the root of the problem are daunting tasks.
Home Fix-It 101 will put an end to outrageous repair bills and your frustration. Known throughout the United States as the Super Handyman, Al Carrell teams up with his daughter, Super HandyMom Kelly Carrell, to take the mystery out of home repair.
The Carrells trade the dry and dense formats of most home repair guides for a friendly, accessible approach, leading readers from the easiest jobs of a fledging handyman to the most difficult home repair jobs reserved only for a fix-it-up expert. "Teachers Tips" combine with "Homework" assignments and "Pop Quizzes" to assist the reader in her broad home repair education.
Readers will learn how to fix leaking faucets, unclog drains, patch holes and cracks in wallboard, install and maintain flooring, replace a window, fix major appliances, eliminate mildew, build a deck, save energy, prevent foundation failure, install new gutters, and hundreds of other jobs for which a professional would charge thousands of dollars.
Whether they have tinkered with the toilet before or have never even touched a screwdriver, this book will guide every reader in making repairs to their house and maintaining them for years.
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Publisher
Taylor Trade PublishingeBook ISBN
9781461664666
Year
2003Table of contents
- Introduction
- 1 Maintenance 101
- 2 Tools 101
- 3 Home Emergencies 101
- 4 Plumbing 101
- 5 Electricity 101
- 6 Walls and Ceilings 101
- 7 Structural 101
- 8 Furniture 101
- 9 Home Security 101
- 10 Floors 101
- 11 Doors 101
- 12 Windows 101
- 13 Small Appliances 101
- 14 Major Appliances 101
- 15 Painting 101
- 16 Wallpaper 101
- 17 Heating and Cooling 101
- 18 Energy Saving 101
- 19 Storage 101
- 20 Pests and Messes 101
- 21 Workshop 101
- 22 Roofing 101
- 23 Gutters and Downspouts 101
- 24 The Garage 101
- 25 Masonry 101
- 26 Decks, Patios, and Porches 101
- 27 Fences 101
- 28 Picking Out a Pro
- Glossary
- About the Authors