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!
By:
Gary Hedstrom,
Peg Hedstrom,
Judy Ondrla Tremore
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 499g
ISBN: 9780764572098
ISBN 10: 0764572091
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 03 May 2005
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part I: Gearing Up to Fix Everything 7 Chapter 1: If Your Broken Stuff Needs Repair 9 Chapter 2: Tackling Basic Tools and Equipment 19 Part II: Repairing Your Home’s Interior 33 Chapter 3: Taking the Creaks, Cracks, and Holes Out of Floors, Stairs, and Basements 35 Chapter 4: Conquering Door and Window Headaches 55 Chapter 5: Closing In on Walls and Ceilings 79 Chapter 6: Tending to Cabinet, Closet, and Countertop Glitches 93 Part III: Conquering Simple Electrical, Air, and Plumbing Repairs 115 Chapter 7: Don’t Blow Your Fuse: Minor Electrical Repairs 117 Chapter 8: Handling Your Heating, Cooling, and Air Quality Systems 143 Chapter 9: Sailing Through the Waterworks: Plumbing Repairs 163 Part IV: Keeping Your Stuff in Good Shape 191 Chapter 10: Looming Large Over Major Appliances 193 Chapter 11: Getting Small Appliances to Work 221 Chapter 12: Fine-Tuning Communication Equipment 239 Chapter 13: Rescuing Your Favorite Furnishings 259 Part V: Working Outside Your House 279 Chapter 14: Sprucing Up Your Home’s Exterior 281 Chapter 15: Improving Your Outdoor Leisure Areas 305 Chapter 16: Repairing, Patching, and Sealing Concrete and Asphalt 323 Part VI: The Part of Tens 337 Chapter 17: Ten Repairs You Should Leave to the Professionals 339 Chapter 18: Ten (Okay, Twelve) Tips for Hiring a Repair Specialist (When All Else Fails) 343 Index 351
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.
