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"Clear, step-by-step instructions with full-color photography show how to accomplish the most common home repair, maintenance and improvement tasks. A complete homeowners manual for jobs that cover every part of the home, including electrical, plumbing, flooring, walls, windows and doors, kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, garages, basements, and exteriors"--
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Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every project homeowners encounter, from basic wiring to kitchen renovations.
Featuring step-by-step instructions from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, one of the most trusted sources on home repair and construction, the nearly 1,000 pages book is organized into topics including The Basic Tool Kit, Fixing a Leaky Faucet, Stain Removal, Repairing a Wood Surface, Replacing a Toilet,...
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BLACK+DECKER™ Home How-To Home Repair provides rich, color step-by-step photos and instruction for over 50 of the most common household repairs, including wiring and plumbing, all current with the latest 2019-2020 codes-presented in a new, user-friendly design for today's homeowners.
For more than 30 years, BLACK+DECKER™ has been the leading brand in home improvement books. BLACK+DECKER™ Home How-To Home Repair still features the clear, step-by-step...
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Replacing the roof on your house is an achievable job that can be very rewarding: all you need is good information and a willingness to invest some sweat equity. “BLACK+DECKER DIY Roofing” gives you the information you need, from selecting and estimating roof coverings to tear-off, sheathing replacement, underlayment and water shield installation, roofing materials installation, and flashing.
While a contractor's hardworking crew can replace...
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* ¿Cuántas veces ha estado esperando al electricista, al fontanero o al albañil, que tardaban en hacer una reparación, o ha palidecido al ver la factura astronómica que le presentaban?
* Con esta obra aprenderá a realizar usted mismo pequeñas reparaciones en su casa: retocar muebles, cambiar manillas y cerraduras, cambiar un cristal roto, reparar pérdidas de agua, pintar paredes y techos...
* Intervenciones de todo tipo (albañilería,...
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For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home requires-not to mention the nasty problems and surprises that seem to be lurking around every corner (and in every wall). Finally, author and real estate guru Sid Davis provides the antidote for the common worries that plague every new owner. From easy...
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PVC pipe is cheap, versatile, durable and simple to work with, making it the perfect material for projects in the home, farm, garden or workshop. Long-time homesteader Charles Sanders has come up with 101 projects that can be constructed from PVC piping, including a small-scale greenhouse, hanging planters, livestock or pet feeders, gutter cleaners, and a wide range of containers, holders, and racks for just about anything. With dozens of different...
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HOW TO FIX (46) COMMON HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS
Are you tired of spending a fortune on professional repairs for common household problems? Do you wish you could tackle those pesky issues on your own, saving both time and money? Look no further than our comprehensive DIY guide: "How to Fix Common Household Problems" to master household repairs like a pro.
In "How to Fix Common Household Problems," we empower you to become the ultimate home repair guru, providing...
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En la mitología griega el dios Hefesto forjaba en hierro las armas para los dioses y los héroes más valerosos; durante la Edad Media, el arte románico y el gótico produjeron verdaderas obras maestras e incluso, en época más reciente, el Art Nouveau resaltó las posibilidades expresivas de este material, que volvió a estar de moda y se extendió por casas y ciudades.
Actualmente, la tradición artesanal y la innovación tecnológica se han...
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Una vivienda es verdaderamente segura cuando no causa daños a quienes viven en ella y sirve para defenderlos de los intrusos. Para ello es necesario intervenir en cada habitación, con el fin de evitar los riesgos más comunes. Convendrá proteger las instalaciones de gas y electricidad, prevenir los incendios, defenderse de los rayos, instalar alarmas y sistemas de seguridad, activar trucos antirrobo...Con la ayuda de esta guía, algunas intervenciones...
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Realizar pequeños trabajos de albañilería en casa o en el jardín, poner el pavimento en una sala o moquetar una habitación, hacer pequeños arreglos en la instalación eléctrica o en las conducciones de agua, aislar térmicamente una estancia o mejorar la acústica de un piso, pintar, empapelar o entelar las paredes, construir útiles muebles de madera: todo eso es posible siguiendo las instrucciones que encontrará en este libro
12) Woodpecker Deterrent - Pigeon Deterrent: Stop Woodpeckers Destroying Your Siding & Pigeons Messing
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Woodpecker Deterrent - Pigeon Deterrent: Stop Woodpeckers Destroying Your Siding & Pigeons Messing Your ResidenceDo you have problems with woodpeckers drilling holes in your siding?Do local pigeons make a real mess of your siding, windows, patio and roof from pigeon droppings?If so then this simple book is for you. It shows you exactly how to eradicate this bird nuisance without harming the pigeons or woodpeckers and with no special equipment. All...
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Does turning the thermostat down on a winter's night offset the costs of reheating the house in the morning? What will best prevent energy loss: new windows or insulation in the attic? Is heating oil cheaper than natural gas?
In This Cold House, Colin Smith blends science with anecdote and example to help homeowners identify heating and cooling priorities and choose the most appropriate methods, tools, and equipment. Basic equations allow you to...
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This book is an invaluable resource for maintenance professionals, students, and anyone keen on unraveling the intricacies of asset management. Whether you're a seasoned industry expert or a novice exploring the world of maintenance, this guide provides a comprehensive and accessible overview.Maintenance is the backbone of operational success in any industry. From ensuring the smooth functioning of machinery to minimizing downtime, maintenance plays...
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New York Times Real Estate columnists and home experts Ronda Kaysen and Michelle Higgins share their insider knowledge in this essential, all-in-one resource for how to buy, decorate, organize and maintain your space. Whether you are shopping for a first home, renting a new apartment or are searching for smart and affordable ways to redecorate or reorganize, Right at Home is the book for you.Kaysen and Higgins have spent more than two decades interviewing...
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Tips on the Joy of Clean from a House Cleaning Expert
Top New Release in Home Repair
Auri Kananen, or Aurikatariina, is an expert in house cleaning and an international social media influencer with over 15 mil combined followers. This guide teaches pros and those with junk pile homes to transform their living space from disaster to sanctuary.
Enter a judgment-free cleaning zone! Auri travels the globe cleaning the filthiest houses for free. Auri...
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Accepting the path of home improvement mastery is a life-changing event that calls for ongoing education, practical experience, and a dedication to honing one's abilities in improving and caring for a home. This journey is a comprehensive method to comprehending, maintaining, and improving the condition of your home; it goes beyond sporadic repairs or renovations. This ebook covers a vast range of topics on home maintenance and improvement, Here is...
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This book is to assist you in maintaining your home. It's full of handy tips and useful information that you can use.
* Learn how to clean to possibly avoid costly future repairs.
* Learn what to watch for.
* Learn about minor repairs.
Learn how to care for your home to have a comfortable home for many years.
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The A Guide to the Home Electric System provides readers with a complete handbook to the home electric system. Understanding the fundamentals of how a residential electrical wiring system helps the home owner understand the electrical wiring components in a home as well as a guide to how a house is wired. This is not an instructional manual on how to wire a home, however it is an invaluable guide as to how the electric system is configured and how...
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New help for new homeowners Homeowners who are ready to remodel, just moving in, or ready to tackle their first DIY repair will find Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide for New Homeowners indispensable. Filled with easy-to-follow projects for all of the most common repairs and installations homeowners confront, this is the essential guide for readers with little to no do-it-yourself experience. This book is carefully tailored for the needs of...
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