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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 643.7 EAN: 9780895778710 ISBN: 0895778718 Label: Reader's Digest Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 448 Publication Date: October 04, 1996 Publisher: Reader's Digest Studio: Reader's Digest Accessories: Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: The indispensable bible for keeping a home in tip-top shape, it is the time- and money-saver every homeowner needs. It functions as a repair manual, an evaluation guide, a compendium of household hints, an emergency reference, and a homeowner's encyclopedia. Over 3,000 illustrations. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Helping Build a HandymanI bought this self-help book for my young nephew (he is married and father of 2; his dad passed when he was 14...no one taught him the basic things to keep a household running). It is a Christmas present. Finally he will have a research book on hand for simple 'fix-it' jobs. From THE good aunt Rating: - New Fix-It-Yourself ManualThis was purchased as a gift for my son-in-law. As I told him, it is by far the best do-it-yourself home repair manual I have ever seen or used. It is clearly and logically laid out. Illustrations are in full color and large enough to easily identify the part(s) to be worked on. Diagnostics are systematic without being wordy, and very accurate. It also tells you when you have exhausted all do-it-yourself op;tions and need to call in a professional -- something some repair manuals don't do. It's ... Read More Rating: - Handy bookI had one once before but was lost.But the new ones cover more and they are real handy when you need info about working onthings and tells you what tools you will need. Rating:  - Very DisappointedI purchased this book as a Christmas gift for my son. I started to leaf through it prior to wraping it and I am glad I did. This book was published in 1977 and although there is a lot of information - much of it is outdated - how many people do you know who own electric typewriters or bonnet style dryers in 2007??? I would have been very embarassed to give this gift. It has been returned and we purchased another book from the local home improvement store which contains all of the newest technology ... Read More Rating: - Good repair bookGood book for the first time home buyer or anyone that is interested in doing some basic fix-it-up or simple repairs. There are good illustrations and explanations. Some of the book is outdated, but there is plenty here to recommend it. 
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