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.
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.
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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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
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
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