Review of The Tuff Chix Guide to Easy Home Improvement (Paperback)

I purchased this book because I recently bought a new house and would like to lay ceramic tile flooring and make a kitchen backsplash.The cover specifically refers to laying tile, so I thought this would be a good choice.Tile is mentioned exactly twice, neither time telling you how to lay it.This book isn't really about home improvement, it's home maintenance - how to clean your gutters, fix a hole in drywall, etc.Fine if that's what you want.

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A fun and helpful guide for aspiringhandywomen

For every woman who wants to take home repair matters into her own hands, The Tuff Chix Guide toEasy Home Improvement is here to help. Paige Hemmis shares the tricks of her trade in this how-to book written especially for aspiring handywomen. Avoiding the dull, dry tone of typical instruction manuals, Hemmis provides accessible and easy-to-follow instructions on every aspect of home repair, complete with illustrations and helpful "Tuff Tips."

Learn how to:
* Fix cracks of every kind
* Fix sticky doors
* Repair windows of all sizes
* Fix malfunctioning toilets
* Hang curtain rods

Whether you're fixing a deadbolt, replacing wall switches, or unplugging the kitchen sink, The TuffChix Guide to Easy Home Improvement is the one book you need to get the job done.

From the Introduction:
"Whenever I started a project, I wanted to know how hard it would be for a novice like me, what tools I would need, how much I had to buy from the hardware store, how long it would take and, finally, how much it would be to just hire someone else to do it. So... I'm passing this along to you...

This book is designed for anyone who wants to improve his or her surroundings in ways small and large. It's everything I wish I'd had when I started... You don't have to read this book from cover to cover. Use it as your road map. This book is designed to make your life easier, save you a little money, and give you the tools you need to take care of yourself."

About the Author
PAIGE HEMMIS, formerly an emergency medical technician, a race car driver, and a wedding planner, is an accomplished carpenter and skilled home builder who appears regularly on ABC's top-rated Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. A graduate of UC Santa Barbara, Paige volunteers her time to Keep America Beautiful's "Great American Cleanup" and Habitat for Humanity.

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Review of If I Had a Hammer: More Than 100 Easy Fixes and Weekend Projects (Paperback)

This is a must have for any homeowner that is all thumbs when it comes to home repair and home improvement. Designed for the novice, the book tells you exactly what tools and materials plus step by step instructions for the projects that anyone can understand. There are great tips, tricks and home maintenance information any homeowner can use. This book would make a great housewarming gift, especially to the first time homeowner.

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Have fun, save money, and improve your home with these easy step-by-step projects

Are you looking for a way to make your bathroom a little more beautiful? Or maybe you'd like to give your tired furniture a face-lift, improve your home's air quality, or fix a toilet. No matter your DIY needs and no matter whether you're a DIY novice or expert, home improvement guru Andrea Ridout, host of the nationally syndicated radio show Ask Andrea, has ideas, expertise, and advice to share with you.

If I Had a Hammer offers easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations designed to make home improvement simpler than ever. With a little help from Andrea, you'll be able to tackle repairs, painting and decorating, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, wood care for furniture and floors, and much more with projects that often take as little as an hour. Also, you can try a few of Andrea's energy-conserving projects that can dramatically improve your utility bill-Andrea's projects are friendly on the environment and on your wallet! With If I Had a Hammer, you'll have the tools to keep your home functioning and looking as good as-or even better than-new.

About the Author

Andrea Ridout is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Ask Andrea and is a frequent renovation expert on national and regional television programs. Her articles and advice have appeared in Reader's Digest, Woman's Day Home Remodeling, and Country Home, among many other publications. She lives near Dallas, Texas.

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Review of Landscaping 1-2-3: Regional Edition: Zones 5-6 (Home Depot ... 1-2-3) (Hardcover)

I looked at many other landscaping books and this is the best one and easiest to use for my area.I am so happy with this book.We have a new home and I used this book to redo all the landscaping around the house.It looks great!!

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Almost 25 million households are involved in landscaping projects* Three region-specific editions tell gardeners everything they need to know about landscaping in zones 2-4, 5-6, and 7-10* Geared for every skill level* Information, photos, and projects approved by garden experts at The Home Depot* More than 500 photographs and illustrations

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Review of Mr. Fix-It Introduces You to Your Home (Hardcover)

I bought my first house, and knew nothing--and got this as a housewarming gift from my brother. It is a really terrific book! I found it easy and fun to read (which is something I could not say about the other home improvement books I have), and yet there is a huge amount of information crammed into it. It's got clever illustrations in it, which I've found reallyuseful. I have to have a lot of renovations done and am working with contractors more than I ever imagined. This book has made it possible to talk to them without sounding like a numbskull. After reading this book I know I am saving a lot of money, and I've got a good feeling that I am spending my money on the right things that will improve the value of my house in the long run. Even if you think you know something about houses, GET THIS BOOK!!!

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"Whether you are building, updating, or just trying to get the toilet to stop leaking, Lou Manfredini has found a way to take the intimidation out of your relationship with your home. He brings out the ‘Mr. Fix-It' in all of us. Thanks Lou!"
-MATT LAUER

How well do you know your home, or the house you are planning to buy? How does it feel? Is it sturdy, solid, built to last? Are there things to look for or warning signs to heed? If there's a drip in the sink or a major leak in the roof, can you repair it on your own? If not, who should you call and who can you trust?

Just ask Lou Manfredini, a.k.a. Mr. Fix-It. A house, he insists, is more than a pile of lumber and bricks. A house is more like a living, functioning organism-one that doesn't come with a set of instructions. And whether you want to maintain, repair, or renovate your home, the more you know about your house, the more likely you are to get the job done right. Quality always shows and, without exception, adds comfort, beauty, and value to your home.

In this fun, friendly, fully-illustrated guide, Mr. Fix-It provides a "walking tour" of your house, from basement to attic, floor to ceiling, and helps you untangle the wiring behind the walls, the piping snaking its way to sinks and bathrooms, and the workings of windows and walls. The result: you'll have a clear understanding of the systems that make up your house, and gain the expert knowledge to proceed with any job, big or small-whether you're hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. Discover

- How your house works: an anatomy lesson
- The wonders of water-where it comes from and where it goes
- Getting wired-the magic of electricity
- Windows-ways to bring in the sunshine and keep out the drafts
- The joys of being floored-good floor construction and maintenance
- Wall Power-it's not what's on them but what's in them that counts
- Decorating secrets the pros don't like to share

Plus Mr. Fix-It's sixty-minute home inspection, an essential tool list, and an ABC glossary of terms: from air duct to weatherstripping!

With his relaxed, neighborly style, Lou Manfredini is the trusted friend every home owner wishes they had-someone who knows houses. A must-have guide for both inexperienced and seasoned homeowners, Mr. Fix-It Introduces You to Your Home will help you spend your money wisely, avoid getting ripped off, create the house of your dreams . . . and turn your home into a castle that will endure and delight for years to come.



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Review of Lowes Complete Home Improvement (Lowe's Home Improvement) (Hardcover)

I just bought a home and bought this book due to a recomendation from a friend.First of all, I have no clue about any kind of home repair/improvement stuff, so I was coming in completely clueless.Well, this book was quite comprehensive in the amount of stuff it covers but I thought it lacked a lot of the details that newbies like me would want/need to know.I think it took too much for granted.I returned the book and did some research on better alternatives.. like "The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement" and "The New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual"

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And now in this corner, weighing in at a hefty 560 pages, the home improvement champion, Lowe+s!Yes, they+re back, with the 2nd edition of this must-have manual, ready to equip you with all the how-to instruction, tips, and insider advice you+ll need to do projects yourself, or to supervise someone else.--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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