Synopses & Reviews
Many women want to know more about home repair and, since single women under 45 now head more than 6 1/2 million U.S. households, they should know more. Until now, most home improvement books have discouraged their efforts by focusing on complex tasks like remodeling a kitchen rather than basics like changing the locks on a door. Karen Dale Dustman's The Woman's Fix-It Book is just what women have been waiting for. It is written for women by a woman who learned how to fix almost anything through more than ten years of hands-on experience as a landlord and real estate investor.
This indispensable illustrated step-by-step guide assumes no prior plumbing, electrical or mechanical skills, and includes recommendations for what to put in a basic toolbox, as well as a detailed illustrated glossary. Also, Dustman alerts readers on how to identify potential problems and when to check with an expert. Projects covered in this handy guide include:
-- hanging a ceiling fan
-- replacing a broken light switch
-- retrieving the heirloom ring you just dropped down the sink
-- re-grouting tile
-- patching holes in walls and doors
-- checking for radon, lead paint and water quality
-- And More...
Synopsis
An easy-to-use and exciting new home repair guide for women by a woman.