Synopses & Reviews
Mrs. Fixit says
"It's just that simple!"
Clueless about caulking your bathtub or replacing a phone jack? Think fixing a leaky faucet or hanging a window valance are jobs for the experts only? Let Mrs. Fixit give you the tools to tackle hundreds of home repairs on your own. On every page of this easy-to-use household companion, television's hugely popular handywoman lays out fast, easy, money-saving tips and step-by-step instructions for
- simple repair jobs for every room in your house or apartment
- storage and organizational tips with professional results
- quick fixes and surprising solutions to everyday household problems.
Synopsis
Mrs. Fixit says
"It's just that simple!"
Clueless about caulking your bathtub or replacing a phone jack? Think fixing a leaky faucet or hanging a window valance are jobs for the experts only? Let Mrs. Fixit give you the tools to tackle hundreds of home repairs on your own. On every page of this easy-to-use household companion, television's hugely popular handywoman lays out fast, easy, money-saving tips and step-by-step instructions for
- simple repair jobs for every room in your house or apartment
- storage and organizational tips with professional results
- quick fixes and surprising solutions to everyday household problems.
About the Author
Terri McGraw likes to say that she married Mr. Break-It -- so she originated her alter ego, Mrs. Fixit, out of sheer necessity. Her nationally syndicated home repair segments are distributed by CNN and broadcast in more than sixty-five markets in the United States and Canada. She lives with her family in Syracuse, New York. Visit her Web site at www.mrsfixit.com
Table of Contents
ContentsIntroduction
1 Everything in Its Place: Storage and Organization
2 Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink:
Hints and Tips the Whole House Through
3 Let the Sunshine In:
Windows and Window Treatments
4 Step on It: Floors and Carpets
5 Brush Up and Hang Up: Paint and Wallpaper
6 Into the Woods: Wood Care
7 The Finishing Touches: Home Accessories
8 Get a Fix on It: Repairs and Projects
9 Tool Time: Tools and the Workshop
10 Curb Appeal: Yard and Garden
11 Friends and Foes: Pets and Pests
12 Holiday Help: Entertaining and Preparation
13 Alternative Uses for...A to Z
14 This and That: Other Cool Stuff
Index