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Reader's Digest Complete Do It Yourself Manual Hardcover – January 1, 1973

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Learn how to do-it-yourself when something in your house breaks.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reader's Digest (January 1, 1973)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 600 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0895770105
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0895770103
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.9 pounds

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Rebecca

Great gift!

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023

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We love this book we got it as gifts for friends who just got a house! It’s really handy!!

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DebbieD

DIY Homeowners Must Have!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023

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I wish I had gotten this book earlier into this home owning thing. First time homeowner, single, broke teacher, having to DIY all that I can. This book has helped so much! It goes into so much detail even talking about different types of nails and screws and when it is better to use which one. I love this book!

This does not talk about building codes though, this book just educates you [a lot] and helps you get through projects.

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Christine

Good info at reasonable price.

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023

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I like format of this book. Used book in great condition. Packed well. Speedy delivery. Thanks.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023

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My husband has used this for 40 years.
Got this one for new homeowner, grandson.
He loves it.
Can’t beat a book for some things!!

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Great book! Highly recommend

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021

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Highly recommend. Especially for folks who need pictures and clear explanations. Really great staple to have in the home. Great gift for first time home owners. There’sa newer version that is in color. This is the original one and is black and white but has basically the same info. Super awesome book. Explains what tools are abs pictures of each ones. Steps for all kinds of different diy projects and what you will need to do it. Also clear explanations of how things work, common problems, and easy troubleshooting. Highly recommend.

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022

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This was an interesting and good book. Had lots of ideas, and schooled me on tools I didn't even know how to use. I'll be getting another book like this one in the future.

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Rio

One of the most useful books in any library

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2015

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I am so happy to have purchased this treasure of a book. This book is weighty, and there is not a wasted word from cover to cover. If you're a homeowner, apartment renter, or a cave-with-amenities dweller, this book is for you. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and even HVAC are all covered, and in a language that any reasonable human can understand, giving you the tools to fix your "stuff" when there's no expert around. Instructions have pictures as well as the written text, and one can fix just about anything around the house with the aid of this book. I simply love and cannot do without it. I had to return the copy that I'd borrowed from my brother (I'd had it a few years), so I turned to Amazon to purchased my own copy. Now that I have it, I'll not loan it out to anyone. It's mine, and I cannot part with it. Thank you Amazon and Reader's Digest!

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Stephen A Daniele

As Described! Friendly and engaging!

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022

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Book is exactly as described. Showed up quickly. Included a personal hand written note if I have any concerns or issues along with a detailed receipt. Wow! Thank you for the fantastic service! :)

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Paul Meaden

Used to read this as a child and imagine building the projects.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2023

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A used product brought as a trip down memory lane . In the 1970s every Dad had one of these and a fair few Mums . I must have been a bit of a weird kid as I loved reading this and imagine building the go kart or some other project . My Father died a while ago and When I saw this it reminded of him and the projects . It is dated all orange and brown 1970s interiors and style and old imperial measurements but very retro and would be a Hipster dream. Great delivery from the seller and a good clean copy in good condition. The practical methods still ring true and are helpful and I guess are a bit of social history. I still enjoy browsing the pages and it takes me back to some happy places so a good buy.

joanne link

Amazing

Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2020

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This was the best gift to give my daughter. It is full of very useful information when doing repairs or DIY projects. She loves it.

William

Great gir DIYers and tradespersons

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2021

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It’s great I brought one when it first came out in the 90s but unfortunately borrowed it to someone and can’t remember whom it was
So brought a second hand one and it’s brought back so many memories
Great fir first time DIYers and even carpenters whom like my husband can alter the sizes to fit the room
So far he’s made the bunk beds altered the size of the sofa to make a four seater and two seater sofa, our son is in the process of making the chess table. So it’s a very good buy. Paid for itself time and time again

Amazon Customer

Perfect service, great book

Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2019

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Great condition, came quick.
Book itself is a DIY gem and highly recommend it for the foundational parts that haven't changed all these years. Some of the tools are different nowadays, but it's still solid knowledge.

Tony

You gotta have this book if you do any of your own repair work in your house.

Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2019

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A Must have for everyone who buys a fixer upper. My bible

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