Fix-It-Yourself Manual

by Reader's Digest Association

Diagrams and instructions show how to repair furniture, appliances, cameras, slide projectors, cars, bicycles and camping equipment

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

480 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[James D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've used this book off and on throughout the past few years and I can say that although many items within have evolved tech-wise (nearly every item located in the electrical section) this book can still help. Most recently I helped diagnose a friend's vehicle using this book (it was the distributor cap)! It is an interesting trip through the past to see just how far our everyday household items have evolved or have been supplanted by better technology.

[Chet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference for just about any item found in the home.

[Paula Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is amazing!! If you've ever wanted a book that would teach you how to fix everything from books to electronics, appliances, cars, and engines. This is a great book that teaches you not only how to take care of your stuff but also shows you how it works. I love looking through the car section as it taught me so much, and I love seeing how each piece connects to another to create one complete object.

[Nah Wee Yang · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book when I was 17. And I had became my parents' handyman thereafter :) It's an easy book to read, full of step-by-step illustrations. More than 30 years later, I still find this book is a must-have in all households.