How to Fix Everything For Dummies

By Gary Hedstrom, Judy Ondrla Tremore, Peg Hedstrom

Book Overview

If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture

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

Additionally, 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!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764572091
• ISBN13: 9780764572098
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

tearing apart the kitchen

got my copy yesterday in perfect condition. have a problem with my fridge which this book tells me exactly how to remedy! MS KITCHEN GOODWRENCH HAS ARRIVED!!no extra repair person needed thank you. this book is a great gift idea for someone going on their own, getting married, or just tired of having to spend extra money where it's not necessary so thanks again.How to Fix Everything For Dummies

Gave as a Gift

I bought this for my daughter as a birthday gift. She owns her own home and does many of her minor repairs. She said she does use it, as needed, and is pleased with it. I think it is ideal for a lady. More major problems, she does call her brother for advice.

Good reference

I bought this as a reference to help out since I am a new homeowner. So far any minor problems I have encountered have been covered by the material in the book. I would recommend it to anyone as a useful guide to keep on hand.