Essential Home Skills Handbook: Everything You Need to Know as a New Homeowner Contributor(s): Editors of Cool Springs Press (Author), Peterson, Chris (Author) |
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ISBN: 0760373256 ISBN-13: 9780760373255 Publisher: Cool Springs Press OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2022 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Maintenance & Repair - House & Home | Do-it-yourself - General - House & Home | Power Tools |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 8.36" W x 10.87" (1.54 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step-by-step photos. Whether you're moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you're inspired to tackle a particular home project, we're glad you're here! If you've decided it's time to tackle that dripping faucetor fix that small gutter leak before it becomes a big problem, let's get to it. Written by the knowledgeable editors at Cool Springs Press--recognized experts in DIY home improvement and maintenance with more than thirty years of experience in home improvement and hundreds of best-selling books under the BLACK+DECKER brand--this is DIY instruction you can trust. While we also publish expert-level guides on everything from plumbing to wiring, this book is designed to be different: it's a plain-language resourcewith directions not for experts, but for anyone looking to learn more about their home and make it better. Inside, you'll find directions for 100+ common home repairs and maintenance tasks, with an eye toward the most common issues people have in their home. Whether you need to fix a leaky faucet, cure garbage disposal odors, stop a door from squeaking, or bring a dead electrical outlet back to life, everything a budding DIYer needs is between the covers. A sample of the projects inside includes:
Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with photos of each step lead the way. Money Guides on each project explain how much you will save. Safety Alert! boxes provide crucial information to help you avoid mistakes and prevent injuries. White Flag sidebars give you clear guidance to know when you're in over your head and it's time to call in a pro. Expert shortcuts and tips from contractors and trade professionals make your life easier. This is a book that gives you morepower and control over your home, saves frustration, and ideally, helps save some moneyas well. |