Product Description

Discover home how-to advice from the magazine millions of do-it-yourselfers rely on—Popular Mechanics! This number-one bestseller has guided more than 200,000 readers worldwide with the best advice in home repairs and maintenance. Every step involved in a home improvement or renovation is covered, making it possible for you to complete the work yourself or stay informed if you hire a professional. Detailed, straightforward instructions for projects inside and outside the house are supplemented with a wealth of photographs, exploded diagrams, and drawings—all in full color. You’ll learn how to:

- Lay floor tiles and carpet
- Convert two rooms into one
- Install windows
- Repair overhead garage doors
- Protect your family against burglars
- Build fences and choose gates
- Connect a dishwasher
- Lay paths and driveways
- Strip wallpaper and put up new coverings
- And much more!

With chapters on Heating, Plumbing, Electricity, Insulation & Ventilation, Home Security, and more, it’s the perfect way to keep your house in top condition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #204982 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 528 pages

Customer Reviews

I have 3 similar books and this one has served me the best.
Yes, as I said in the title I have two other "how to fix everything in the house" books (Black and Decker and Home Depot) and I have found this book to have more detail, more accurate advice and, in real world work around the house, the better resource for all topics. However, like the news, it is good to get your from multiple sources. So, if you want one book for this information or you want a collection, this book would be my first pick/recommendation.

Sweating pipes, running electrical, fixing roofs, insulating, patching walls, working with mortar and cement... I, a real klutz, have done it all successfully thanks to this book!

This is an awesome guide to DIY stuff around your house
I loved this book. I did not know anything about how to fix things around the house and what tools to use etc. This book helped a lot in understanding types of jobs, what tools to use, time and process and materials required.
I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get his hands dirty doing some work around the house and dont know where to start.