| DIY Quick Fix [by Theresa Coleman, Julian Cassell and Peter Parham] |
 Providing quick-fix techniques for tackling the most common DIY home improvement problems-from freeing stuck windows to repairing burst pipes- this handy book features step-by-step sequences, combining close-up, annotated images and clear instructions that are easy to follow while completing the tasks at hand. Each sequence explains the problem, considers the options, and discusses the technique that follows, with tool and material requirements for every job. Presenting solutions to problems occurring in every part of the home, DIY Quick Fix is a must-have for every first-time homeowner or novice DIYer put off by the market s large DIY manuals. |
Ebook Size: Downloads:28 Rating: Updated:Jan 29,2012 |
| Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies [by Donald R. Prestly ] |
 Want to save time, money, and frustration on plumbing repair and replacement? Do it yourself! Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies turns even the most daunting household plumbing project into a simple, step-by-step process that delivers professional-quality results at a fraction of what you d have to pay a plumber—and you won t have to wait weeks for an appointment.
From fixing leaks and drips to caulking a tub or shower, to replacing a faucet, you ll discover how to tackle 40 of the most common plumbing jobs in your home. Easy-to-follow, detailed instructions and hundreds of photos and illustrations guide you through each task. And, you ll even discover what surprises to expect and how to prepare for them. This user-friendly guide delivers all the help you need t |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:88 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
| Orchids For Dummies [by Steven A. Frowine and National Gardening Association] |
 Packed with photos, including 8 pages in full color
Color your world with orchids
Orchids are beautiful, fragrant, wonderfully varied, and surprisingly affordable. But aren t they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide, he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids, keep them healthy, encourage blooms, and even propagate your own plants.
Discover how to:
* Select orchids that will thrive in your home
* Water, fertilize, repot, and propagate orchids
* Decipher complicated orchid names
* Get familiar with favorite orchid varieties
* Create spectacular orchid displays |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:112 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
| Gardening Basics For Dummies [by Steven A. Frowine and The National Gardening Association] |
 You’re now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you’ve never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You’ll discover:
Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants
Tips on choosing the type of garden you want
How to create a garden plan
Easy-to-follow instructions for soil preparation
Advice on planting, growing and caring for annuals and perennials
Step-by-step plans for organic and edible gardens
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Ebook Size: Downloads:49 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
| DIY For Dummies [by Roy Barnhart ] |
 Welcome to DIY and Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies,
the only repair manual you’ll ever need. One glance through this
book and you quickly see that it’s not overloaded with technical details
and obscure advice that you’ll never want or need to know. Our goal was
to compile a book that explains, in a fun and easy-to-understand style, how
to complete a wide range of projects. This anybody-can-do-it approach
appeals to fledging do-it-yourselfers and seasoned handymen and -women.
We encourage you to dust off your toolbox and tackle simple repairs and
improvements using our idiot-proof instructions.
Basic steps and illustrations throughout the book walk you through the key
points of maintaining and improving your home. These are tried-and-t |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:126 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
| Organizing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies [by Sandra Munson] |
 Do-it-Yourself
Organizing for Dummies
Discover how to:
Organize a room in five steps
Put important organization practices to good use
Gather the right tools
Create order in every area of your home and your life
Sandra Munson
Professional home organizer
Do-it-Yourself
Take control of your space and bring harmony back to your life!
Do you have too much stuff? Need to bring order back to your home? Now you can do it yourself!
From organizing a closet to reclaiming your home office to handling a complete garage makeover, you can easily eliminate household clutter. This practical guide is filled with hands-on projects featuring lists of materials; detailed instructions; and step-by-step, full-color photos. Now youcan confidently tackle your house room by room!
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| Ebook Size: Downloads:62 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
| Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies [by Katharine Kaye McMillan and Patricia Hart McMillan] |
 Painting your home yourself can be faster, more affordable and even easier than hiring professionals—but only if you get it right the first time. Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, helps you do just that with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for giving your, floors, walls, and ceilings the extreme makeover of your dreams.
More than 500 photos and illustrations show you exactly how to perform each step of each procedure the right way and avoid drips, smudges, and ugly surfaces. You ll find out how to choose the best paint for the job, figure out how much paint you ll need, and use rollers, brushes, and other painting tools with skill and precision. Before you know it, you ll have the confidence and ability to tackle any household painting project with eas |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:56 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
| Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies [by Rik DeGunther] |
 Hands-on, practical solutions to save money by making smart energy changes
One of the best and most affordable strategies people can employ to combat global warming is to improve the energy and water efficiency of their homes. Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies provides homeowners with advice, tips, and projects to reduce costs, increase energy efficiency, and cut down on waste and pollution. After performing a do-it-yourself home energy audit, readers create an action plan based on their personal goals. Readers are presented with a wide range of potential solutions, from making better use of blinds and awnings to exploring geothermal options in order to reduce household costs and their impact on the planet.
Rik DeGunther (Rescue, CA) is the founder of Efficient Homes |
| Ebook Size: Downloads:101 Rating: Updated:Nov 05,2011 |
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