Yes, You Can!: Home Repairs Made Easy (Paperback)

by Amy Wynn Pastor (Author)

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Product Description
America’s favorite carpenter from Trading Spaces uses her years of experience to write the most thorough guide to everyday home repairs.

Demystifies repair techniques by providing information other books leave out.

Shows how to install a dimmer switch, fix leaky faucets, clean gutters, replace doorknobs, repair broken windows, and more.

Pastor’s expert advice can save on costly repair and maintenance bills.

A great value and handy resource for any home bookshelf.

Gives novice DIYers confidence to fix practically anything.

About the Author
Before her four-years-and-running role helping the Trading Spaces designers pull off 48-hour makeover miracles, Amy Wynn Pastor traveled with a Broadway production constructing sets and props. Her fans know her as the sassy, confident carpenter—and often the voice of reason—on TLC’s top-rated decorating show. She has a good deal of experience to share in her new book for reluctant do-it-yourselfers.

Before her four-years-and-running role helping the Trading Spaces designers pull off 48-hour makeover miracles, Amy Wynn Pastor traveled with a Broadway production constructing sets and props. Her fans know her as the sassy, confident carpenter—and often the voice of reason—on TLC’s top-rated decorating show. She has a good deal of experience to share in her new book for reluctant do-it-yourselfers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Meredith Books (March 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696222884
• ISBN-13: 978-0696222887
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #340,816 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes You Can, March 16, 2006

By	Madeline De Louisa (Milton, New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found the book to be very informative. I have seen the author, Amy, on Trading Spaces many times and found her to be a very able and creative carpenter and all around handy person. I grew to respect her ability and it was that fact that made me buy the book when I saw it. I'm very glad that I did.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yes,you can! Home Repairs made easy, January 18, 2007

By	F Krumrey "Mr. Ah Clem" (Green Bay) - See all my reviews

Ms.Pastor has addressed most basic home repairs in a very easy to read fashion.Good illustrations throughout.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, anyone can...even guys., January 11, 2007

By	J. S. (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

I bought this book at the same time I bought "Chix can Fix" by Norma Vally. Both these books are great for beginners, especially when used in combination. It was really a big help when I moved out of my apartment and then moved into a new one. I often helped my dad with home improvement and repair projects but I didn't learn much from that. This book provides a really solid foundation and good recommendations for starting your tool collection.

You definitely can see Amy Wynn's background as a carpenter since many of her projects are building things with wood. I'd say that some of the projects are intermediate tasks and weekend long projects rather than quick fixes. She also provides a wealth of tips and insights. It's also more formal than Norma's book in its writing style, which would appeal to a broader base of readers.