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More copies of this ISBN:Dare to Repair: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Homeby Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:< h4 align=center> This is NOT your father's home repair book < /h4> < p> And it's not your husband's, your brother's, your boyfriend's, or the guy's next door. < i> Dare to Repair< /i> is a do-it-herself book for every woman who would rather be self-reliant than rely on a super or contractor.< /p> < p> No matter the depth of your pockets or the size of your home, a toilet will get clogged, a circuit breaker will trip, and a smoke detector will stop working. It's up to you how you'll deal with them — live in denial, pay the piper, or get real and do it yourself.< /p> < p> < i> Dare to Repair< /i> demystifies these home repairs by providing information that other books leave out.< /p> < p> In < i> Dare to Repair, < /i> you'll learn how to: < /p> < ul type=disc> < li> Take the plunge — from fixing a leaky faucet to cleaning the gutters.< /li> < li> Lighten up — from removing a broken light bulb to installing a dimmer switch.< /li> < li> Keep your cool — from maintaining a refrigerator's gasket to changing the rotation of a ceiling fan.< /li> < li> Get a handle on it — from replacing a doorknob to repairing a broken window.< /li> < li> Play it safe — from planning a fire escape route to installing a smoke detector.< /li> < /ul> < p> Filled with detailed illustrations, < i> Dare to Repair< /i> provides even the most repair-challenged woman with the ability to successfully fix things around the home. Once you start, you won't want to stop.< /p> Review:"The authors assume that the reader is a complete newcomer to home repair, so everything is explained in detail (down to what tools to use), but the tone is never condescending. The very readabable text is supplemented by black-and-white drawings. This is a wonderful book that should be purchased by every public library."Library Journal
Review:"There are people in this world who take every plumbing leak and every clogged drain as a personal challenge. Then there are others who dial 911 when a toilet starts to run over....words of encouragement accompany every task, certainly enough to convince anyone to pick up a pliers and twist." Barbara Jacobs, Booklist Synopsis:This step-by-step guide explains approximately 75 simple do-it-yourself home repairs--from unclogging a toilet to installing a window guard--while giving important background and safety information. Each task is introduced by a revealing anecdote and includes a list of necessary tools. 350 illustrations.
Synopsis:This is NOT your father's home repair book!And it's not your husband's, your brother's, your boyfriend's, or the guy's next door. Dare to Repair is a do-it-herself book for every woman who would rather be self-reliant than rely on a super or contractor. No matter the depth of your pockets or the size of your home, a toilet will get clogged, a circuit breaker will trip, and a smoke detector will stop working. It's up to you how you'll deal with them — live in denial, pay the piper, or get real and do it yourself. Dare to Repair demystifies these home repairs by providing information that other books leave out. In Dare to Repair you'll learn how to:
Filled with detailed illustrations, Dare to Repair provides even the most repair-challenged woman with the ability to successfully fix things around the home. Once you start, you won't want to stop. About the AuthorJulie Sussman's career included working for a national bookstore chain, three newspapers, and two United States Congressmen. She has been married to a career CIA employee for 14 years and has two children. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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