How many readers does it take to change a light bulb? Only one - if he or she is armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do, with the right instruction, including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and replacing fuses; unclogging drains; replacing light fixtures; fixing squeaky floors; repairing cracked tile and damaged carpet; replacing screens; screening gutters; and much more. ?Contains 250 to 300 step-by-step illustrations

Detailed instructions, accompanied by step-by-step illustrations, guide readers through common repairs and maintenance tasks around the house, including repairing holes in drywall, unclogging drains, and replacing light fixtures.

Extremely accessible, with over 300 photos and illustrations, this guide is geared for the true home improvement beginner, with a visual glossary included.

Covers all the basics of home maintenance for average owners, offering money-saving tips for all the nuts and bolts, as well as cautions of when to call in the experts

How many readers does it take to change a light bulb? Only one . . . if he or she is armed with this book! Rather than focus on the big projects that most homeowners would wisely leave to professionals, it concentrates on the common repairs that everyone encounters and anyone can do—with the right instruction—including repairing holes and dents in drywall; fixing popped nails in walls; checking and replacing fuses; unclogging drains; replacing light fixtures; fixing squeaky floors; repairing cracked tile and damaged carpet; replacing screens; screening gutters; and much more. • Contains 250 to 300 step–by–step illustrations

Offers information, tips, and advice on plumbing and plumbing problems, including frozen pipes, dripping faucets, and installing new bathroom fixtures.

From buying equipment to mastering drywall to troubleshooting the causes of leaks, this useful book is the most compact, valuable tool one can stick in the toolbox. It includes offbeat cartoons, figures, easy-to-use bulleted lists, special warnings, tips, definitions sidebars, and advice from experts at a glance.