{"product_id":"how-to-fix-everything-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780764572098","title":"How to Fix Everything For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780764572098","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHow to Fix Everything For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGary Hedstrom (Author), Peg Hedstrom (Author), Judy Ondrla Tremore (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780764572098, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 May 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.499 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor anyone who's ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, \u003ci\u003eHow to Fix Everything For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked 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. \u003ci\u003eHow to Fix Everything For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for you if you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAre a homeowner or an apartment dweller\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWant to fix things around the house but aren't sure where to start\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMay be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDon't want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing clear, concise directions, \u003ci\u003eHow to Fix Everything For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFix creaky stairs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatch basement floors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestore damaged carpets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrect drywall and repair plaster walls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFix door and cabinet hardware problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRewire fixtures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet doorbells to work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFix garage door openers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnclog drains and fix leaky pipes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMend wooden fences and decks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd a whole lot more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditionally, 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. 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