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How to Fix Everything For Dummies

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How to Fix Everything For Dummies is an accessible guide that demystifies common household repairs with clear, step-by-step instructions. Covering a range of do-it-yourself projects, the book offers practical solutions for everything from plumbing and electrical issues to furniture restoration and appliance maintenance. It's designed for both novice and more experienced DIY enthusiasts looking to save time and money by tackling home issues themselves.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and tackling DIY projects around the house. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts, it provides practical, step-by-step solutions for repairing and maintaining a wide range of household items. Its straightforward approach can boost your confidence in fixing things yourself.

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The fun and easy way to repair anything and everything around the house For anyone who's ever been frustrated by repair shop rip--offs, this guide shows how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of household appliances--lamps, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers.

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If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture

For anyone who's ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances — vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers.

Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if you:

  • Are a homeowner or an apartment dweller
  • Want to fix things around the house but aren't sure where to start
  • Have some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs
  • May be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them
  • Don't want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor

Featuring clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank, and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how to:

  • Fix creaky stairs
  • Patch basement floors
  • Restore damaged carpets
  • Correct drywall and repair plaster walls
  • Fix door and cabinet hardware problems
  • Rewire fixtures
  • Get doorbells to work
  • Fix garage door openers
  • Unclog drains and fix leaky pipes
  • Mend wooden fences and decks
  • Repair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool
  • And a whole lot more

Additionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764572098

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Gary and Peg Hedstrom are self-taught repair masters with experience in carpentry, plumbing, appliance repair, and more. Judy Ondrla Tremore is a writer and editor for various newspapers and magazines.

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