Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything:200 Home Repair Solutions that Anyone Can Do

by: The Editors of Popular Mechanics (Author)

Publisher: Sterling

Publication Date: 28 Jun. 2018

Language: English

Print Length: 192 pages

ISBN-10: 1618372602

ISBN-13: 9781618372604

Book Description

Got a squeaky floor or a rattling door? Is your grout a colour you don t recognise anymore? From quick fixes like linking broken chains and patching drywall to more involved projects like replacing a fuel line and bleeding your brakes, Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything is the handy and reliable go-to guide for the most common household problems. It offers a primer on plumbing, unexpected hacks like using a golf tee to fill a stripped screw hole, instructions for tuning up the garage door and so much more. Throughout the book Roy Berendsohn, the senior home editor of Popular Mechanics , answers questions about the trickiest fix-its, including how to deal with a recurring ceiling crack or get rid of that stench from the kitchen sink. And because it s organised room by room, from basement to bathroom to bedroom, it s simple to find the solution you need – so you won t have to hire someone else to do the job.
Review “. . . there are at least a handful of easy home remedies here that even major fumblefingers can successfully implement. Like touching up wood fuiture with unsalted pecan or walnut meats. Using a steam iron to fix indented carpeting. Freshening up a no-start lawn mower with new spark plugs. Even getting rid of driveway stains with pulverized drywall (just allow it to sit oveight). It’s all thanks to the collected wisdom of Popular Mechanics, 115 years strong, synonymous with the ultimate in DIY knowledge. The book’s eight sections–bathroom; kitchen; walls, ceilings, floors; fuiture and fixtures; gadgets; basement and mechanicals; garage and driveway; and yard–feature different formats. ‘Ask Roy’ fields answers to common questions. ‘Know your stuff’ highlights tools, materials, and their appropriate uses, whether fillers, painter’s knives, or screws. The ‘essential tool’ call-outs spotlight particular instruments that are critical to have on hand. And captioned, step-by-step color photographs bring clarity to specific tasks. From all of the above to battling moles to avoid lawn destruction, readers will count on Popular Mechanics’ advice.” –Booklist (starred review)
About the Author
Popular Mechanics inspires its 15 million readers and fans to lea, make, discover, and do something new every day. Drawing on 115 years of knowledge, it shares a voracious curiosity about technological breakthroughs, automobiles, inventions, do-it-yourself projects, and outdoor adventure with a community of loyal followers. Roy Berendsohn is Senior Home Editor at Popular Mechanics. He’s written on every conceivable topic that relates to home care, repair, construction, and improvement. He’s also covered blacksmithing, how to build a boat and paint a ba, and the restoration of a 4-wheel-drive firetruck.

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