New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean, and Maintain Anything and Everything In and Around Your Home
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Editor: Reader's DigestEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-06-11
ISBN: 0895778718
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Reader's Digest
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- This homeowner's essential shares how to repair
- clean
- and maintain everything in and around the house.
Book Reviews of New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean, and Maintain Anything and Everything In and Around Your Home
Book Review: Saved me THOUSANDS of Dollars, literally
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a copy of this book back when Readers Digest back when it was first issued through a mailer they sent out before Al Gore was even in Politics much less inventing the internet. Since then I bought a newer updated edition published in 1996.
I have used it to fix so many things, my Central Heater and Air Conditioning in the current house twice, my Mom's AC, etc. Fixed my Washing Machine and Clothes Dryer too many times to recount. Refurbished 3 old Sewing Machines, no wait 4, heck maybe 5 I don't really remember how many. Fixed Toasters, toaster ovens, rice cookers, even a Microwave, just all kinds of things.
I am buying one of these current editions and this is what I'll be giving to my Children and Nieces and Nephews when the occasion arises/ This is one gift that someone will (if they chose to) use and cherish for years to come. I really can't praise this book enough.
I know books like this aren't for everyone, some people don't want to fix things themselves, some just don't have the inclination, some can afford to just pay someone else to handle things or just buy something new whenever things start acting up. They might not want this book, then again if you're getting something repaired the easiest way to not get taken for a ride is to be able to discuss the problem with the repair person. Just having the knowledge in this book can protect you when you do need to call a repairman if you have the unfortunate circumstance of getting someone who is all about profiting from the customers ignorance.
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Summary of New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean, and Maintain Anything and Everything In and Around Your Home
The indispensable reference guide for every homeowner, guaranteed to help you maintain and improve your home while saving time and money. Covering everything from replacing faulty faucets and showerheads to curing the quirks of an air conditioner, this book provides step-by-step illustrated instructions, plus a comprehensive chapter on tools. Includes more than 3,000 instructional photographs, illustrations, charts, and diagrams. Let New Fix-It-Yourself Manual guide you through: * Fixing a broken dryer by testing the thermostat, thermal fuse, heating coils, etc. * Troubleshooting electric and gas range problems and fixing them * Reupholstering and reweaving chair seats * Stocking up on the proper tools and supplies for fixing electronics * Installing, testing, and repairing speakers, including maintaining proper polarity * Repairing broken handbags and suitcases properly and professionally * Fixing small engines in yard and workshop tools * Restoring broken air conditioners, heaters, and dehumidifiers * Safely disassembling, testing, and repairing a chain saw REVIEW AUTHORBIO
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