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Problem-solving from A to Z in this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step sourcebook featuring advice on attics, zoning regulations, and everything in between!

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5.0 out of 5 stars If it's not in this book, don't attempt it., Mar 20 2002

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scrognoid (Shaftsbury VT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia: Problem-Solving A to Z (Hardcover)

I picked up this book in Home Depot back in 1997. At a glance I found out how to take out a load bearing wall, something I needed to do. I bought the book, and with it I had the confidence to take on a major remodel of my house. The book has everything, from framing an addition to fixing a leaky faucet. I consult it often. Right now (03/2002) I'm using it to build a shed. The language is clear and concise and the book doesn't waste words. I recommend it highly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tbe Best Basic Home Improvement Book, Aug 29 2000

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R. M. Hutchins (St. George, Utah USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia: Problem-Solving A to Z (Hardcover)

I, recently, purchased this boook (my brother said he had one, and it was great). I flipped through most of the book -- it isn't the kind of book you sit down and read straight through. I've done a fair amount of handyman stuff around the house (I just replaced the motor in my dryer - which wasn't too difficult once I had the right parts). Well, as I flipped through the book, I would stop and read sections which interested me. There are well-written sections on, basically, everything about a house and what is in it. After spending about an hour scanning the book, I said to my wife: "You could build a house with the information that is in here!" It is one of those "I'm glad I bought this book" books. A great book to have if you're looking for stuff to do around the house; it is a real "Home Improvement Encyclopedia."

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4.0 out of 5 stars Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia, May 15 2000

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Dale Larsen (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia: Problem-Solving A to Z (Hardcover)

This is a fine starter book for the first time home owner. In the first few pages, I had the answers to the three major problems I had been dealing with! Nice and straightforward catch-all book on working over existing stuff or putting in new.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Down to Earth and UNDERSTANDABLE
Being as how my husband is in his 60's he has done everythingbut build a new home. In 1990 he was given your encyclopedia as agift. Read more

Published on Oct 12 1999 by John & Nancy A. Geddes

5.0 out of 5 stars Best home improvement book I've seen.
I've read a number of these books. This one is very complete. The illustrations are excellent and the topics are covered in adequate depth to help any home handyman.

Published on May 15 1998 by mghirsch@gte.net