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Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual
Time-Life Books Complete Fix-It-Yourself Manual shows how to handle everything & anything that might go wrong around the home. If something's broken, leaking, worn out, cracked, warped or stained, here's a system for maintaining, troubleshooting & fixing it. Illustrated with diagrams, guides & drawings, all fitted with clear, concise details, this manual lays everything out in logical, easy-to-follow order. *Quick fixes for every emergency give immediate ways to keep things under control. *Exploded diagrams lift lids & covers, strip away the mystery & show how things work. See what goes where, what it's called & how it all fits together. *Comprehensive troubleshooting guides help pinpoint problems & solutions at a glance. Even if an expert is called you'll be able to describe the problem accurately. *Dependable step-by-step drawings lead smoothly thru each repair, showing just what to do, in the correct order insuring perfect results. *Time & difficulty ratings that show exactly what you're getting into. *Safety precautions alerting to possible hazards & showing how to avoid them. *Tips on tools & techniques: how to choose & use the right tools for jobs. *Advice on when it's best to throw out an appliance or call in professional services. From fixing a VCR to rewiring a lamp, from unclogging drains to replacing a wall outlet, this manual is a source to turn to when needing clear, straightforward directions for repair needs. A must for do-it-your-selfers.
448 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 1989
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November 1, 2018
This is everything a book should be. It helps you with everyday problems and helps you solve those problems
November 12, 2009
What can I say. I'm not a great handy man. However, this volume has helped me on a number of occasions. So, for those of you who are not great at fixing things up, this volume can be a useful resource.
Some examples.
1. A faucet wasn't working right. I took a look at the section on faucets and was able to take care of the problem.
2. On another occasion, I had some problems with a kitchen sink (quite a few years ago). There was a leak and I couldn't figure out what to do. I checked out the section on kitchen sinks and was able to diagnose and fix the problem.
3. And then there are those toilet problems. This book helped me install a new float assembly after helping me understand the problems with the previous hardware. Unbelievably, an inept "do-it-your-selfer" like me was able to fix things so that the toile worked again.
4. Sometimes, my vacuum cleaner has not worked so well. One time, the vacuum cleaner didn't seem to pick up junk on the floor. By going over the "troubleshooting guide," I figured out what any knucklehead should have known anyhow. But the bottom line: it worked!
5. Finally, there are a lot of basic informational items that can be useful. For instance, at page 418 and following, there is a discussion of "tools and techniques" which is pretty basic. But lots of us need "basic."
For those who want to know some basics but who are not interested in becoming experts in do-it-yourself work in the home, this is a useful volume.
Some examples.
1. A faucet wasn't working right. I took a look at the section on faucets and was able to take care of the problem.
2. On another occasion, I had some problems with a kitchen sink (quite a few years ago). There was a leak and I couldn't figure out what to do. I checked out the section on kitchen sinks and was able to diagnose and fix the problem.
3. And then there are those toilet problems. This book helped me install a new float assembly after helping me understand the problems with the previous hardware. Unbelievably, an inept "do-it-your-selfer" like me was able to fix things so that the toile worked again.
4. Sometimes, my vacuum cleaner has not worked so well. One time, the vacuum cleaner didn't seem to pick up junk on the floor. By going over the "troubleshooting guide," I figured out what any knucklehead should have known anyhow. But the bottom line: it worked!
5. Finally, there are a lot of basic informational items that can be useful. For instance, at page 418 and following, there is a discussion of "tools and techniques" which is pretty basic. But lots of us need "basic."
For those who want to know some basics but who are not interested in becoming experts in do-it-yourself work in the home, this is a useful volume.
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