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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.
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.
Gary and Peg Hedstrom are self-taught repair masters with experience in carpentry, plumbing, appliance repair, and more. Judy Ondrla Tremore is a writer and editor for various newspapers and magazines.
Introduction 1
Part I: Gearing Up to Fix Everything 7
Chapter 1: If Your Broken Stuff Needs Repair 9
Chapter 2: Tackling Basic Tools and Equipment 19
Part II: Repairing Your Home's Interior 33
Chapter 3: Taking the Creaks, Cracks, and Holes Out of Floors, Stairs, and Basements 35
Chapter 4: Conquering Door and Window Headaches 55
Chapter 5: Closing In on Walls and Ceilings 79
Chapter 6: Tending to Cabinet, Closet, and Countertop Glitches 93
Part III: Conquering Simple Electrical, Air, and Plumbing Repairs 115
Chapter 7: Don't Blow Your Fuse: Minor Electrical Repairs 117
Chapter 8: Handling Your Heating, Cooling, and Air Quality Systems 143
Chapter 9: Sailing Through the Waterworks: Plumbing Repairs 163
Part IV: Keeping Your Stuff in Good Shape 191
Chapter 10: Looming Large Over Major Appliances 193
Chapter 11: Getting Small Appliances to Work 221
Chapter 12: Fine-Tuning Communication Equipment 239
Chapter 13: Rescuing Your Favorite Furnishings 259
Part V: Working Outside Your House 279
Chapter 14: Sprucing Up Your Home's Exterior 281
Chapter 15: Improving Your Outdoor Leisure Areas 305
Chapter 16: Repairing, Patching, and Sealing Concrete and Asphalt 323
Part VI: The Part of Tens 337
Chapter 17: Ten Repairs You Should Leave to the Professionals 339
Chapter 18: Ten (Okay, Twelve) Tips for Hiring a Repair Specialist (When All Else Fails) 343
Index 351
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Heimwerken & Do it yourself |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780764572098 |
| ISBN-10: | 0764572091 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Hedstrom, Gary
Tremore, Judy Ondrla Hedstrom, Peg |
| Hersteller: |
John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
| Maße: | 235 x 189 x 30 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Gary Hedstrom (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 03.05.2005 |
| Gewicht: | 0,59 kg |
Gary and Peg Hedstrom are self-taught repair masters with experience in carpentry, plumbing, appliance repair, and more. Judy Ondrla Tremore is a writer and editor for various newspapers and magazines.
Introduction 1
Part I: Gearing Up to Fix Everything 7
Chapter 1: If Your Broken Stuff Needs Repair 9
Chapter 2: Tackling Basic Tools and Equipment 19
Part II: Repairing Your Home's Interior 33
Chapter 3: Taking the Creaks, Cracks, and Holes Out of Floors, Stairs, and Basements 35
Chapter 4: Conquering Door and Window Headaches 55
Chapter 5: Closing In on Walls and Ceilings 79
Chapter 6: Tending to Cabinet, Closet, and Countertop Glitches 93
Part III: Conquering Simple Electrical, Air, and Plumbing Repairs 115
Chapter 7: Don't Blow Your Fuse: Minor Electrical Repairs 117
Chapter 8: Handling Your Heating, Cooling, and Air Quality Systems 143
Chapter 9: Sailing Through the Waterworks: Plumbing Repairs 163
Part IV: Keeping Your Stuff in Good Shape 191
Chapter 10: Looming Large Over Major Appliances 193
Chapter 11: Getting Small Appliances to Work 221
Chapter 12: Fine-Tuning Communication Equipment 239
Chapter 13: Rescuing Your Favorite Furnishings 259
Part V: Working Outside Your House 279
Chapter 14: Sprucing Up Your Home's Exterior 281
Chapter 15: Improving Your Outdoor Leisure Areas 305
Chapter 16: Repairing, Patching, and Sealing Concrete and Asphalt 323
Part VI: The Part of Tens 337
Chapter 17: Ten Repairs You Should Leave to the Professionals 339
Chapter 18: Ten (Okay, Twelve) Tips for Hiring a Repair Specialist (When All Else Fails) 343
Index 351
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Heimwerken & Do it yourself |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780764572098 |
| ISBN-10: | 0764572091 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Hedstrom, Gary
Tremore, Judy Ondrla Hedstrom, Peg |
| Hersteller: |
John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
| Maße: | 235 x 189 x 30 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Gary Hedstrom (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 03.05.2005 |
| Gewicht: | 0,59 kg |
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