Download or read book Home Repair That Pays Off written by Hector Seda and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-10-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeowners spend more than $200 million a year on home repair—but according to home repair expert Hector Seda, many of them neglect the most important repairs and spend way too much money on projects that do not pay off in the long run. From simple, critical maintenance such as caulking the bathroom and cleaning the gutters to installing the right cabinetry and updating the lighting, Seda takes you step by step through the home repair projects that will best enhance your investment. With this guide, you will learn more than 100 tasks guaranteed to add value to your home. Homeowners everywhere will find Seda’s advice practical, helpful, cost-efficient, and—most important—lucrative.
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Download or read book Home Repair Wisdom Know How written by Fine Homebuilding and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every home project and repair, from basic wiring to full 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, Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is organized into topics including: The Basic Tool Kit Fixing a Leaky Faucet Stain Removal Repairing a Wood Surface Replacing a Toilet Fine Points of Applying Paint Roof Repair Fixing Large and Small Appliances Home Safety and Security Energy Alternatives And so much more! Packed with tried and true advice from leaders in the industry and hundreds of photographs, charts, and sidebars, Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is a must-have for any homeowner. This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such as: Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How Craft Wisdom & Know-How Garden Wisdom & Know-How
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Download or read book Popular Mechanics Complete Manual of Home Repair and Improvement written by Richard V. Nunn and published by New York : Book Division, Hearst Corporation. This book was released on 1972 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
