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. 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...
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. 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 projects.
Introduction. Part I: Gearing Up to Fix Everything. Chapter 1: If Your Broken Stuff Needs Repair. Chapter 2: Tackling Basic Tools and Equipment. Part II: Repairing Your Home’s Interior. Chapter 3: Taking the Creaks, Cracks, and Holes Out of Floors, Stairs, and Basements. Chapter 4: Conquering Door and Window Headaches. Chapter 5: Closing In on Walls and Ceilings. Chapter 6: Tending to Cabinet, Closet, and Countertop Glitches. Part III: Conquering Simple Electrical, Air, and Plumbing Repairs. Chapter 7: Don’t Blow Your Fuse: Minor Electrical Repairs. Chapter 8: Handling Your Heating, Cooling, and Air Quality Systems. Chapter 9: Sailing Through the Waterworks: Plumbing Repairs. Part IV: Keeping Your Stuff in Good Shape. Chapter 10: Looming Large Over Major Appliances. Chapter 11: Getting Small Appliances to Work. Chapter 12: Fine-Tuning Communication Equipment. Chapter 13: Rescuing Your Favorite Furnishings. Part V: Working Outside Your House. Chapter 14: Sprucing Up Your Home’s Exterior. Chapter 15: Improving Your Outdoor Leisure Areas. Chapter 16: Repairing, Patching, and Sealing Concrete and Asphalt. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Ten Repairs You Should Leave to the Professionals. Chapter 18: Ten (Okay, Twelve) Tips for Hiring a Repair Specialist (When All Else Fails). Index.