The Woman's Hands-On Repair Guide (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

" 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

 

Product Description

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882669737
• ISBN-13: 978-0882669731
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #692,998 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Really clear drawings on repairs you can do., February 16, 1999

By A Customer

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..., October 20, 2003

By	Shannon Cherry "Shannon Cherry" (Albany, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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, August 23, 2005

By	L. Cawley "Spending quality time with my new ... (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.