Basic home repair & maintenance : an illustrated problem solver / Terry Meany.
"Don't panic at the prospect of home repair and maintenance! With this informative and well-organized guide you'll have the knowledge and instruction you need to deal with or prevent scores of the most common problems in your home. Its 460 full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions show how things work, what can go wrong, and whether there is a quick fix. You'll know when to call repair service and when you can fix the issue yourself. From painting to electrical work, plumbing, and maintenance, this book makes home repair and maintenance projects easy and provides clear, commonsense ways to save time and money. Topics covered include: Problem identification and assessment; Tools, supplies, and techniques every homeowner should have painting; Scratch, squeak, scrape, and chip repair; Fixes for leaks and clogs; Electrical repairs; Solutions for mold, mildew, moss, and dry rot; Yard work; Energy efficiency."--Back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 1493059270
- ISBN: 9781493059270
- Physical Description: xii, 244 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 22 cm.
- Publisher: Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2021].
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Problem solving -- Vital tools - Vital hardware -- Vital products -- Scratches & chips -- Inside leaks/clogs -- Outside leaks/clogs -- Squeaky/sticky issues -- Cracks & holes -- Electrical systems -- Fungi issues -- Pets & pests -- Painting -- Vital storage -- Energy efficiency -- Outside repairs -- Childproofing -- Appliances -- Maintenance timeline -- Resources.
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- Dwellings > Maintenance and repair > Amateurs' manuals.
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- Handbooks and manuals.
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- 1 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 643.7 MEA (Text) | 36015000056545 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
