Better Homes and Gardens Big Book of Home How-To (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) [Paperback]

Better Homes & Gardens (Author)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself | Publication Date: January 10, 2006

• Must-have resource and incredible value—the largest do-it-yourself home improvement book on the market.
• Innovative layout appeals to readers of all skill levels by allowing them to either follow more than 200 step-by-step projects or look up specific techniques.
• Fix it, build it, paint it with confidence—thorough instructions and more than 4,000 full-color, step-by-step illustrations guide homeowners effortlessly through even the most complex projects.
• Based on the reader-tested and time-proven Better Homes and Gardens "Step-by-Step" series.
• Priceless knowledge for every homeowner—valuable expert advice on buying and using the right tools, selecting building materials, keeping projects safe, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 928 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (January 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696221802
• ISBN-13: 978-0696221804
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good!, March 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Big Book of Home How-To (Better Homes & Gardens) (Hardcover)

A superb book! (And a heavy one!) Tons of practical advice, very detailed and good illustrated. Highly recommended for the home owners (especially the new ones, like me) who are ready for do-it-yourself projects but don't know the how-to's.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simple, easy to follow steps, March 20, 2006

By 

N. Moore - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Book of Home How-To (Better Homes & Gardens) (Hardcover)

A novice can take this book and follow the steps in it to complete repairs, remodeling, or upgrades. I originally borrowed it from the library and then decided I HAD to own it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Beginner's How-To Guide, March 17, 2009

By 

Ashanti Marzella (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Better Homes and Gardens Big Book of Home How-To (Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself) (Paperback)

Do you follow instructions easily? Then this Do-It-All manual is for you. I was looking for some insight on fixing small things around the house, like replacing my ceiling fans and installing new cabinents. This book covers all that, plus more. Plus, there are in-depth reviews of the basic mechanics of nearly all parts of your home; plumbing, electricity, masonry...it teaches you step by step the basic carpentry skills you need to be sucessful in any project around the house. I highly recommend it. I'm a woman who has always been great with her hands...and just needed a guide. With this book, I'll be the Mr. Fix-It in our house. :)