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Fix it in a Flash: 25 Common Home Repairs and Improvements Paperback – September 9, 2009

by Jodi Marks (Author), Steve Schultz (Author)

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Flash Cards for Home Fixes! Learn how to fix faucets, lamps, caulking, dimmers, doors and more...

Every home as a number of need-to, and want-to projects that a homeowner can do by themselves ... with a little help. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, unclogging a drain, replacing a light switch, or recaulking the tub, Jodi Marks and Steve Schultz will walk you through the step-by-step fixes for these common household fixes.

Each project includes a quick-reference flash card to let you know hot long it should take, the skills required and the tools and supplies you'll need - before you start!

If you've never tackled a home improvement job before, this is the book you need. Jodi and Steve offer the information so that even a first-time fixer can finish the task successfully.

Twenty-five of the most common household fixes are covered in detailed, step-by-step photos and descriptions. The bonus DVD includes the 10 most common jobs in real-time video that make the household tasks entertaining, as well as manageable.

About the Author

Jodi Marks was the co-host of HTGV's Fix It Up for 9 years. She has hosted shows on HGTV, TBS, and Turner South. She also works with Lowe's Home Improvement on new store openings and has a number of how-to videos available on the web.

Print length

176 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Betterway Home
Publication date

September 9, 2009
Dimensions

7.75 x 0.25 x 9.75 inches
ISBN-10

1558708634
ISBN-13

978-1558708631
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Betterway Home; Pap/DVD edition (September 9, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1558708634
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1558708631
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.25 x 9.75 inches

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Very basic and not very much info

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2010

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Wow! This book is the perfect housewarming gift for new homeowners. It is so well illustrated with clear photos that I don't think a person could go wrong trying to do these household repairs. Descriptions are concise and clear. We will be buying a few copies to have on hand for gifts. Enjoyed the dvd also.

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Very Detailed Book

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2010

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I love this book. I'm a new home owner and I don't know squat about home repairs this book makes me a pro. The instructions are detailed the pictures are even more informative. Electrical, paint, installing a door and outlet etc. Get this book and save u some money. Highly recommend

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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2015

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Very good information.

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Jon Wurtmann

Common Sense Advice for the Recession

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2009

OK, I'll admit it...I've never built an entire home from trees harvested and hewn on my own land. That said, I've owned several homes across the states in various stages of disrepair. When times were good, I hired out all the stuff I didn't know how to do; wiring, serious plumbing, roofing. I always tried to fix the things I could with advice from the hardware store - and over the years I've amassed a workable knowledge of "homeowner fixes." With the current economy, we're all going to have to take on more of our own repairs.

I've tried several books for the more complex fixes but invariably got overwhelmed by the amount of dangers, specialized equipment, and the fear that if I screwed it up, I'd flood the house, cause it to explode, or somehow destroy my family and my investment. After reading I'd invariably call a pro and shell out the money...gladly!

Fix it in a Flash doesn't try to overwhelm you, but rather give you just enough information to inform you, instruct you, and empower you. It's refreshing in the way a light beer is. Not too heavy, not too light! My hunch is that Jodi directed the tone of the writing, and wanted it to be inclusive. Steve has a casual air in his writing which helps diffuse the tension of tackling a home repair. When talking about affixing a toilet to the floor, he doesn't caution about cracking the porcelain when tightening the bolts, but rather advises one to "Tighten those puppies down!"

The DVD is also a nice visual resource, though one could argue that it's a bit thin with only 10 of the most common fixes. Jodi and Steve do a nice job explaining and showing the steps on camera, even if their banter is a tad sugary , "Hi honey, want a caulk-tail?"

I guess the real measure of any fix-it book is whether it actually finds a home on your shelf, and gets well dog-eared over the years. Fix it in a Flash has found that spot on my shelf, and feeling newly empowered, I'm tackling a toilet replacement. Maybe next week.

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