Synopses & Reviews
The New York Times Home Repair Almanac offers practical advice for addressing virtually every issue a suburban homeowner might face. Based on
The New York Times' popular "Home Clinic" columns, this book suggests ways to prevent major repair headaches by setting up an easy-to-follow, seasonally oriented maintenance plan. Each project is explained simply using illustrations that help detail tips and tricks for keeping your home in top condition. At the same time the book underscores the importance of working safely.
Sections covered in the Home Repair Almanac include: repairing roofs; cleaning and replacing windows; repointing bricks; controlling termite infestation; cutting and storing firewood; maintaining the home heating system; repairing a fence; preventing backdrafts; building a compost heap; and much more.
The Home Repair Almanac also includes an introductory chapter on getting started, lists of basic tools and materials, and an easy-to-read glossary of maintenance and building terms.
Synopsis
The Home Repair Almanac includes 125 of Lipinski's best New York Times columns, updated to reflect current trends and informatin and illustrated with hundreds of the author's distinctive pen-and-ink drawings.