The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Repair and Maintenance Illustrated (Paperback)

~ David J. Tenenbaum (Author) "This chapter is about Murphy's law, carpenters' adages, perfectionism, and the "hero-or-wimp" conundrum..." (more)
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The Complete Idiot's GuideÆ to Home Repair and Maintenance, Illustrated takes you beyond taping cardboard over broken windows and placing buckets underneath leaking ceilings. It will guide you through the most common repairs around the house, teaching you step-by-step how to make repairs without having to call expensive subcontractors. After a brief tutorial on tools and safety, the book will use 300-400 photos and illustrations and easy-to-understand how-to steps to guide you through the most common interior and exterior repairs-- everything from windows and doors to masonry and plumbing.

About the Author

David J. Tenenbaum is a Wisconsin freelance magazine and web author who (usually) specializes in science, health, and the environment. He was the author of four books in Arco's Toolbox series for professional builders, which included topics on masonry, refrigeration and air conditioning, painting, patching, and sheet-metal work. He has earned a living as a barn-wrecker, nurseryman, farmer, mason, plasterer, carpenter, handyman, leather bag maker, and writer. He has repaired three houses with a combined age of 275 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (April 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592571700
• ISBN-13: 978-1592571703
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443,442 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)