Home Maintenance For Dummies

Author : James Carey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118052676
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Maintenance For Dummies written by James Carey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-31 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of Home Maintenance For Dummies can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself! This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You'll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency. Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They are also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies If you've always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!

Author : Roy Barnhart
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118069862
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies written by Roy Barnhart and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Put on your grubbies, get out your tools, and get ready to tackle home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this guide that combines the best of nine For Dummies home improvement books in one comprehensive volume. Whether you’re an accomplished do-it-yourselfer or a novice, the easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photos and illustrations, will guide you through: Basic home maintenance and improvement projects from the foundation to the roof, including windows, doors, and electrical repairs and replacements Painting and wallpapering Bathroom and kitchen remodeling, including installing cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and appliances Carpentry, woodworking and flooring Plumbing, including unclogging fixtures and fixing leaky faucets Want to spruce up bedroom? Spiff up the kitchen? Shore up the porch? Build stairs? Replace creaky doors and drafty windows? Make the most of your space? Inside or out, major renovation or minor repair, the how-to is all right here. Think about it—if you do just one project yourself instead of calling a plumber, electrician, painter, handyman, or other service person, you’ve saved far more than the cost of this book! And you’ll have it on hand to guide you through the next project!

Author : Roy Barnhart
Publisher : For Dummies
ISBN 13 : 9780764570544
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DIY and Home Maintenance All-in-one For Dummies written by Roy Barnhart and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2005-10-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dust off your tool box and get ready to get ready to tackle simple home repairs and improvements with the idiot-proof instructions in this hands on-guide. Let Jeff Howell and a host of other experts guide you through the DIY maze. This fun and easy-to-understand book shows you how to do everything from refurbishing a kitchen to fixing a leaky tap – all without breaking the bank. DIY and Home Maintenance All-in-one covers: Planning Your Home Improvement Projects Basic Home Maintenance and Improvement Painting and Wallpapering Bathroom and Kitchen Refurbishing Carpentry, Woodworking, and Flooring Plumbing

Author : Gary Hedstrom
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118054326
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Fix Everything For Dummies written by Gary Hedstrom and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fun and easy way to repair anything and everything around the house For anyone who's ever been frustrated by repair shop rip-offs, this guide shows how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of household appliances-lamps, vacuum cleaners, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers. 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 projects.

Author : Janet Sobesky
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118042859
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Household Hints For Dummies, Pocket Edition written by Janet Sobesky and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clean your homethe easy way! The best ways to clean today are different from what they were even a few years ago. It's not just that you have to know how to use new products and new equipment. The surfaces in your home and the fibers used to make clothes and furniture have improved. Plus, the time you have to clean has shrunk. Inside you'll find easy-to-follow information on stain removal and a room-by-room guide to cleaning up everything from counters to carpets. You'll cut down on expensive cleaning bills and still maintain your home. Open the book and find: The basics of having a clean house The right tools for the job Methods for busting dust Tips on cleaning floors and carpets Guidance on caring for your kitchen and bathroom Hints on doing your laundry

Author : Deanna Sclar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119543703
Total Pages : 885 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Auto Repair For Dummies written by Deanna Sclar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 885 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543619) was previously published as Auto Repair For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9780764599026). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. The top-selling auto repair guide--400,000 copies sold--now extensively reorganized and updated Forty-eight percent of U.S. households perform at least some automobile maintenance on their own, with women now accounting for one third of this $34 billion automotive do-it-yourself market. For new or would-be do-it-yourself mechanics, this illustrated how-to guide has long been a must and now it's even better. A complete reorganization now puts relevant repair and maintenance information directly after each automotive system overview, making it much easier to find hands-on fix-it instructions. Author Deanna Sclar has updated systems and repair information throughout, eliminating discussions of carburetors and adding coverage of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. She's also revised schedules for tune-ups and oil changes, included driving tips that can save on maintenance and repair costs, and added new advice on troubleshooting problems and determining when to call in a professional mechanic. For anyone who wants to save money on car repairs and maintenance, this book is the place to start. Deanna Sclar (Long Beach, CA), an acclaimed auto repair expert and consumer advocate, has contributed to the Los Angeles Times and has been interviewed on the Today show, NBC Nightly News, and other television programs.

Author : Dennis Bailey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047048036X
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bike Repair and Maintenance For Dummies written by Dennis Bailey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-10 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nuts and bolts of bike repair for bicycle commuters, serious cyclists, and casual riders Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies provides expert guidance and tips for bicyclists who are hitting the bike trail or just spinning around the neighborhood. If you have a little or a lot of experience in using tools on your bike, this book can show you how to keep your bike in top working order, from tires to handlebars, without all the technical jargon. If biking is already a part of your life — or you'd like it to be mdash; this book can help you tackle your own bike maintenance and repair, so you don't have to take it to the shop for routine tune-ups or call for help if you break down in the middle of nowhere. Of course, sometimes you'll need to seek expert help, so the book covers when to attack a problem yourself and when to call in the pros for backup. And although this book is written in easy-to-understand language without a lot of biking jargon, Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies is still a comprehensive guide. Seasoned bike riders looking for additional tips and tricks to keep their bikes in top condition won't be disappointed. This book will help you repair — and, if necessary, replace — the parts on your bicycle. You'll discover how to make basic bike repairs, such as: Removing a wheel, tire, or tube Patching a tube or fixing a tire Working on hubs and spokes Installing new brakes and pads or addressing other brake issues Adjusting your saddle Using suspension seat posts Dealing with common chain problems Inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating cassettes and freewheels After you nail the basics, you can dive into advanced repairs and maintenance, including: Knowing how a frame is built and inspecting one for problems Adjusting and maintaining a bike's suspension Removing, installing, and adjusting the rear and front derailleurs Removing and installing shifters Taping your handlebars Adjusting and overhauling your headset Get your copy of Bike Repair & Maintenance For Dummies to learn all of that, plus tips on staying safe, ensuring your bike is always a good fit for you, and improving your bike's performance.

Author : Charlie Wing
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119473527
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Your House Works written by Charlie Wing and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated and highly illustrated guide to understanding how just about everything in your house works! The revised and updated third edition of How Your House Works is a hands-on guide that gives you the low-down on why your faucet is leaking, your dishwasher is overflowing, or your furnace is on the fritz. This comprehensive book is your reference to virtually everything in your house with richly illustrated explanations of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows. This must-have book answers most questions homeowners face when repairs are needed or when a new house or addition is in your future. How Your House Works is filled with easy-to-understand illustrations that show how things should be put together and how they function. The book also highlights issues outside the house as well as clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating. Using the illustrations and the author’s clear explanations might save you the expense of calling a professional. This invaluable guide: Offers a colorful resource to home electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors and windows, sustainability, and much more Includes easy-to-follow information for troubleshooting problems Contains dozens of new full-color illustrations Presents new chapters on solar power and smart home technologies Helps homeowners save money on many common household repairs Written for homeowners with little or no knowledge of home maintenance or repair, How Your House Works is your illustrated and updated guide to understanding how appliances, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and more work!

Author : Jo Behari
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607656523
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair written by Jo Behari and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional. Full of expert advice, this practical beginner’s handbook features easy instructions for all the home DIY basics, from painting and wallpapering to simple plumbing, changing a lock, using power tools, fixing a squeaky board and much more.

Author : Terry Meany
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028638966
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair written by Terry Meany and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information and advice on how to install and repair home electrical wiring, including when and how to deal with professionals, and the specific requirements of different rooms.