The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual

Ever think, “I could fix that”? With The Total Home Repair Manual now you actually can fix that. Busted pipe, clogged toilet or a cracked wall you’ll find all the information you need in this ultimate DIY repair manual. For the first time homeowner and the venerable household-handyman, there is no better resource. Learn how to prepare for unwelcome surprises as well as how to handle them when they inevitably happen. Tools & Skills: How to build the ultimate DIY toolbox, outfit your workspace, and gain the pro skills that make even challenging projects surprisingly fun and easy. Quick Fixes: Quick yet durable fixes made easy. Fix a wonky toilet, ground an outlet, patch drywall, upgrade furniture frames and everything in between. Weekend Projects: Dozens of clever projects you thought would take you ages! Paint a room, redo a kitchen floor, spiff up cabinets, replace a toilet, patch a leaky roof. Big Jobs: Think you need a contractor? Think again. Create built-in shelving, build a brick BBQ, repair a cracked sidewalk, tile a floor, install a skylight and more. With over 324 handy tips, Matt Weber and the editors of Extreme How-To have you covered on all things home repair.