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Excellent book for folks buying their first house, Jun 30 2003
I bought this book right after I bought my first house (which was 12 years old at the time I moved in). I have owned the house for 2 years now and have owned a copy of this book for the same time.
1. I had no idea how the systems (ac, plumbing, various kithcen appliences, etc.) of the house worked when I moved in. This book gives a clear overview of the various systems and how they work. I could easily figure out the items that needed a maintenance schedule. I was also able to talk to various service providers (plumbers, electrical contractors, etc.) meanigfully as I was armed with the appropriate information.
2. I was struggling finding the right tools that I needed to have for various "do it yourself" repairs. This book clearly lists the tools that need to be used for every repair with pictures. You will never be lost in "Home Depot" again.
3. I have had a few unplanned repairs that needed to be made. I was easily able to look up the index to go to the relevant section and carry out the repair (after a couple of visits to Home Depot to get appropriate tools).
This book was worth every penny. Anyone moving into a new house should have a copy of this book with him or her.
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Excellent, Feb 8 2012
gift for boyfriend, shipped so quickly. received like the next day. Doesn't say "use your Black and Hammer this" or "Black and Hammer that." Saw it at Chapters and it was half price, if not less, with free shipping! Excellent value!
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Huge,colorful,helpful book!!, July 22 2002
Having just retired,I decided it would behoove me(and my budget)to learn how to fix things around the house myself,instead of paying someone else to do it.I know I won't be tackling major projects,but if I did,the info on how to complete the project would surely be in this terrific book.I was overwhelmed at the size of the book,initially,but as I read through it,I realized that each page contains a step-by-step photo sequence from the beginning of the job,to the end.Wonderful for someone such as I who has a difficult time remembering "righty-tighty,lefty-loosey." I think this massive book, crammed full of top-notch advice is going to save me a bundle in home repairs.So I will be able to spend more money at my other home...amazon.
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