In jargon-free, straightforward language, Andy Pargh, the how-to reporter on "Today" and "Weekend Today" presents an invaluable guide to solving over 100 common household problems. Includes drawings, glossaries, and resources on the best tools and gadgets.
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Andy Pargh is a well-known home repair expert from NBC's Today show and writes a New York Times syndicated column. His manual of basic home repair directions covers plumbing, electrical repairs, furniture repairs, heating and cooling systems, and much more. Clearly written and illustrated, The Gadget Guru's Make-It-Easy Guide to Home Repair is a great book for a beginner and will greatly reduce the intimidation factor for new homeowners.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A terrific "how-to" book for those of us with 2-left thumbs!,
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The Bob Villa's and the Martha Stewarts certainly have their place in the literary world, but Andy Pargh takes a giant step forward by taking a giant step back. I like to do projects around the house and the Gadget Guru's book is filled with basic repair techniques even I can use and understand. And I have 2-left thumbs. I don't need expensive tools and advanced skills to do a project from this book. I can fix a sink, re-wire a lamp, or choose the correct fastener for hanging a picture on dry-wall. I enjoy his appearances on the "Today Show" and I think he has successfully taken his easy-going and humorous tv demeanor and translated it to the page. Gotta go now, my dryer is making noise and I think the drum belt needs tightening. That's on page 213. I agree with Andy, his book IS for the rest of us
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The first home improvement contractor was probably a Cro-Magnon who told his friends that for a decent price he could roll a stone up to the entrance of their cave to keep the animals out. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
heat proof grease, main service panel, tank ball, flooring nails, float arm, circuit tester, float ball, continuity tester, mat knife, channel locks, flush valve, wire nuts, supply valve Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The first home improvement contractor was probably a Cro-Magnon who told his friends that for a decent price he could roll a stone up to the entrance of their cave to keep the animals out. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
heat proof grease, main service panel, tank ball, flooring nails, float arm, circuit tester, float ball, continuity tester, mat knife, channel locks, flush valve, wire nuts, supply valve Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Beginner Tools, Seeing Is Believing, Pencil Materials New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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