The Home Repair Book

A do-it-yourself book for every woman who would rather be self-reliant than rely on a super or contractor.No matter the depth of your pockets or the size of your home, a toilet will get clogged, a circuit breaker will trip, and a smoke detector will stop working. It's up to you how you'll deal with them - live in denial, pay the piper, or get real and do it yourself.The book demystifies these home repairs by providing information that other books leave out.You'll learn how to:Take the plunge - from fixing a leaky faucet to cleaning the gutters.Lighten up - from removing a broken light bulb to installing a dimmer switch.Keep your cool - from maintaining a refrigerator's gasket to changing the rotation of a ceiling fan.Get a handle on it - from replacing a doorknob to repairing a broken window.Play it safe - from planning a fire escape route to installing a smoke detector.Filled with detailed illustrations, THE HOME REPAIR BOOK provides even the most repair-challenged person with the ability to successfully fix things around the home. Once you start, you won't want to stop.