03595cam a2200397 i 4500 1846780927 TxAuBib 20250105120000.0 050228s2005||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2005923207 9780764572098 0764572091 (OCoLC)60389183 ORX ORX DLC TLC TLC TLC rda TxAuBib rda Hedstrom, Gary, Author. How to fix everything for dummies / Gary and Peg Hedstrom & Judy Ondrla Tremore. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub.. ©2005. xiv, 366 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier --For dummies Includes index. For anyone who's ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances -- vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers. Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if you Are a homeowner or an apartment dweller Want to fix things around the house but aren't sure where to start Have some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs May be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them Don't want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor Featuring clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how to Fix creaky stairs Patch basement floors Restore damaged carpets Correct drywall and repair plaster walls Fix door and cabinet hardware problems Rewire fixtures Get doorbells to work Fix garage door openers Unclog drains and fix leaky pipes Mend wooden fences and decks Repair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool And a whole lot more dditionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work!--Amazon. 20250105. Repairing Amateurs' manuals. Dwellings Maintenance and repair Amateurs' manuals. Do-it-yourself work. Hedstrom, Peg, Author. Tremore, Judy, Author. --For dummies. http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0628/2005923207-b.html Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0628/2005923207-d.html Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0628/2005923207-t.html Table of contents only