Home Improvement 101 [Paperback]

The editors of Creative Publishing international (Author)

Book Description

Series: Black & Decker 101 | Publication Date: January 1, 2005

Everyday care & repair is made easy with this maintenance guide for the DIY novice.

Home Improvement 101 is an easy-to-understand but comprehensive guide to common home maintenance and repair tasks, written specifically for less experienced do-it-yourselfers.

From cleaning stains from carpets to unclogging drains, from dealing with insects and pests to fixing a leaky roof, it's all here-everything you forgot to learn from your parents about maintaining a home. Along the way, you'll learn about your home's structures and systems, and how to protect your single largest investment. Home maintenance is not only possible; it can be easy and rewarding, with this one-of-a-kind book.

• Gives complete, easy-to-follow solutions to more than 100 of the most common home maintenance tasks.
• Includes tips on selecting and using tools.
• Appendix includes a month-by-month guide for tracking routine maintenance.
• Includes real-life tips from actual homeowners.
• Features tips for working with plumbers, electricians & carpenters.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jerri Farris (Independence, MO) is an author and editor who specializes in home improvement and home decor books. Her most recent are The Complete Guide to Decorating with Ceramic Tile and The Complete Guide to DIY Projects for Luxurious Living. She has made guest appearances on HGTV and has done interviews with radio stations, periodicals, and newspapers across the nation. She maintains her own blog at: www.jerrifarris.blogspot.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589231805
• ISBN-13: 978-1589231801
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,739,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners, April 4, 2009

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Brainsurg (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home Improvement 101 (Paperback)

This is helping me a lot as I am just beginning to learn about my home, how to take care of it & how to make minor repairs. I reviewed quite a few books from my library system & this was the best to begin with as far as I'm concerned.