Author of the nationally syndicated column "Ask Ms. Fix-It," Lyn Herrick describes basic repairs for appliances, wiring and lighting, plumbing and heating, walls and floors, windows and doors, and more. Readers will learn how to fix creaky floors, dripping faucets, clogged drains, broken windows, and all those other things that can, and will, go wrong in and around the home.
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" Moving from project to project around the house, Herrick is an inspiring leader, whether confidently replacing a doorknob, repairing a leaky dishwasher, or installing a new shower head. As her admiring apprentice, you realize how easy it is to make some of the most seemingly daunting household repairs." - Good Housekeeping
“Chapters begin with a basic lesson outlining the anatomy of a household system…followed by a troubleshooting chart that lists typical problems and their common remedies. Armed with the useful information in this handy guide, anyone can become queen of her own castle.” – Good Housekeeping
"… a highly usable guide for dealing with household maintenance and crises." - The Chicago Sun-Times
“…there are few things for frustrating than waiting (and paying) for someone else to fix your household problems. [The Woman’s Hands-On Home Repair Guide] offers 200 pages of step-by-step advice on replacing broken windowpanes and electrical outlets, cutting ceramic tile, busting clogs and tackling appliance repairs.” – The Chicago Sun-Times
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You can do it yourself with this indispensable handbook!
Solve your own fix-it problems and save money in the process with home repair expert Lyn Herrick at your side.
With her upbeat, no-nonsense style, Herrick offers basic fix-it rules, along with step-by-step instructions for repair and renovation of the things that can, and will, go wrong in and around your house.
You'll learn how to fix:
* Appliances, from washers and dryers to disposals and ice-makers
* Fuses, switches, outlets, and lighting fixtures
* Dripping faucets and clogged drains
* Broken windows, stuck doors, and faulty latches
* Holes in walls and creaky or worn floors
* And much more!
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent! Really clear drawings on repairs you can do.,
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This review is from: The Woman's Hands-On Home Repair Guide (Paperback)
This is the home repair guide I have been waiting for! The repairs she chooses to discuss are ones you can really use. The drawings are crystal clear. This would make a great housewarming gift for a new homeowner.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
For someone who really doesn't have a clue...,
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This book isn't as comprehensive as I would have wanted. The information is basic and geared towards someone who has never held a screwdriver in her life. Although the repairs she reviews are thorough, I was hoping for something that focuses on more complex issues.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect Book For The Single Woman,
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I thought this book was fantastic! I like to consider myself "handyman challenged", but with this book, I actually took apart a sink drain and put it back together! Correctly and working I might add.
This book has lots of tips and tricks for basic maintenance and household repairs. It describes what you need to do step by step.
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sink auger, sash groove, service repairperson, old shower head, toilet auger, large adjustable wrench, seat wrench, auger handle, prepasted paper, spray arm, main water valve, voltage tester, latch plate, drain trap, circuit breaker box, tack strips, seam tape, old flooring, sharp utility knife Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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