Author: The Fix-It Guy Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Embrace the satisfaction of DIY accomplishment! This book equips you with everything you need: Spring into Action: Master the art of repairing or replacing common garage door spring types (extension, torsion), ensuring your door opens and closes effortlessly. Opener Overhaul: Learn detailed instructions for installing a new garage door opener, upgrading your system for added convenience and security. Track & Align: Discover techniques for aligning and adjusting garage door tracks, ensuring smooth operation and preventing future damage. Panel Power: Explore options for replacing damaged garage door panels, restoring the visual appeal and structural integrity of your door. Expert Tips & Tricks: Gain valuable insights from professional garage door repair technicians on maximizing efficiency, avoiding common pitfalls, and achieving long-lasting results. How to Repair and Maintain Garage Doors goes beyond basic tutorials. You'll learn: Essential Tools and Safety Precautions: Identify the right tools for each repair job and understand the importance of safety protocols when working with garage doors. Troubleshooting Techniques: Develop a systematic approach to diagnosing common garage door problems, pinpointing the culprit quickly and efficiently. Preventative Maintenance: Learn simple maintenance techniques to keep your garage door functioning smoothly and extend its lifespan. The Joy of Self-Sufficiency: Experience the satisfaction of fixing your garage door yourself, saving money on professional repairs. Peace of Mind: Ensure the security and functionality of your garage with a well-maintained and properly operating door. How to Repair and Maintain Garage Doors is more than just a guide, it's an investment! Discover: Cost Savings: Save money on expensive repair calls by tackling common garage door issues yourself. Empowerment: Gain the confidence to handle minor garage door repairs with ease. Increased Security: A well-maintained garage door provides a robust barrier against potential break-ins, enhancing the security of your home and belongings. The Thrill of Accomplishment: Experience the satisfaction of conquering those garage door woes and restoring smooth operation to your once-problematic door. This book is your one-stop shop for a stress-free and secure garage door! Order your copy today and unlock the secrets to DIY garage door repair and maintenance. Silence the squeaks, banish the malfunctions, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a smooth-operating and secure door.
Author: Sherry Petersik Publisher: Artisan ISBN: 1579656765 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 337
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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.
Author: Dale Cardwell Publisher: ISBN: 9781631836886 Category : Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
In this consumer-oriented handbook, Dale shares his seven-step strategy to becoming a savvy consumer. Learn how to identify a scam before you get swindled-this time, experience won't be your teacher. His investigative standard, vetted across numerous businesses, lays down both offensive and defensive tactics for getting the jump on con artists and saving your hard-earned money. Don't get scammed, get smart!
Author: Gene Hamilton Publisher: Innova Publishing ISBN: 9780974937359 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
Whether you're building or buying your first home, embarking on a remodeling project, or just trying to figure out how to fix or repair an item in your home, this valuable book is the perfect place to turn for help. From buying painting equipment to installing window and decks, you'll find the inside information you need to make your home improvement project go faster and easier.
Author: The Fix-It Guy Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Do malfunctioning doors disrupt your home's peace and functionality? How to Install and Repair Doors empowers you to take control! This comprehensive guide equips you, regardless of experience level, with the knowledge and skills to tackle door projects with confidence. From installation and repair to routine maintenance, this book unlocks the secrets to smooth-operating and beautiful doors throughout your home. Banish door woes forever! This book equips you with everything you need: DIY Installation Success: Master step-by-step instructions for installing various door types, including interior doors, exterior doors, sliding doors, and French doors, empowering you to handle projects yourself and save money on professional installation. Expert Repair Techniques: Conquer common door problems with ease. Fix sticking doors, restore loose hinges to smooth operation, and troubleshoot malfunctioning locks for a frustration-free living environment. Preventative Maintenance Made Easy: Discover essential maintenance practices to prolong the lifespan of your doors and prevent future problems, keeping your doors operating smoothly for years to come. Troubleshooting Like a Pro: Diagnose common door issues and identify the root cause, empowering you to fix minor problems yourself and know when to call a professional contractor. More than basic tutorials, this book offers in-depth knowledge: Understanding Door Components: Demystify the anatomy of a door, familiarizing yourself with frames, hinges, jambs, and thresholds, ensuring a successful installation or repair. Achieving Perfect Door Alignment: Master techniques for achieving perfect door alignment, eliminating sticking issues and ensuring smooth operation for a frustration-free experience. Weatherproofing Techniques: Learn how to properly weatherproof exterior doors, protecting your home from the elements and enhancing energy efficiency. Door Hardware Installation: Gain the knowledge to install and adjust various types of door hardware, including locks, handles, and doorknobs, providing a complete door solution. Safety Considerations: Learn essential safety practices for handling tools and materials during door projects, ensuring a safe and successful DIY experience. How to Install and Repair Doors is more than just a guide, it's an investment! Discover: Enhanced Functionality: Ensure your doors operate smoothly and efficiently, eliminating frustration and creating a more peaceful living environment. DIY Satisfaction: Experience the satisfaction of completing door projects yourself, fostering a sense of accomplishment and saving money on professional services. Boosted Home Value: Increase the value and curb appeal of your home with beautiful and functional doors. Contractor Knowledge: Gain valuable door installation and repair knowledge, whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, enhancing your skillset and confidence. This book is your one-stop shop for everything door-related! Order your copy today and unlock the secrets to installing, repairing, and maintaining flawless doors throughout your home. Embrace the power of DIY and banish door woes forever!
Author: Sid Davis Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn ISBN: 0814400582 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 231
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A stress-free guide to caring for your biggest investment. For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home requires—not to mention the nasty problems and surprises that seem to be lurking around every corner (and in every wall). Finally, author and real estate guru Sid Davis provides the antidote for the common worries that plague every new owner. From easy repairs to seemingly insurmountable projects, readers will discover sanity-saving advice on: • improving roofing, siding, walkways, and driveways • fixing or replacing appliances and fixtures • refinancing tips and traps • reducing the costs of home ownership and maintenance • lowering property taxes • working with contractors and not getting taken • insurance tips • budgeting for the unexpected Owning a home should be exciting, not terrifying. Now with this reassuring guide, novice homeowners can experience all of the joy, and none of the trepidation, that comes with having a place of their own.
Author: Editors of Cool Springs Press Publisher: Cool Springs Press ISBN: 0760350795 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 547
Book Description
Learn how to do all of your own home repairs with this comprehensive, visual guidebook! When something breaks in your house, finding and hiring an expensive repairman shouldn't be the only option for homeowners. Next time your faucet springs a leak or that bedroom doorknob punches a hole in your drywall, fix it yourself with help from The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: a one-volume encyclopedia of do-it-yourself fixes that will save you money, time, and frustration. With 350 projects offering clear instructions and over 2,000 photos to guide you through common repairs, The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair is your one-stop DIY manual. Formatted in a compact size and arranged by general subject matter, this comprehensive book includes directions for repairing the primary trouble spots: plumbing, wiring, windows and doors, flooring, furnaces, water heaters, wall coverings, and more. You'll find lists of necessary tools as well as expert tips. A few of the repairs covered include: Repairing water damaged walls and ceilings Removing wall and ceiling surfaces Installing entry doors Repairing gutters Staining siding Replacing a water heater Quieting noisy pipes Replacing a toilet Troubleshooting home wiring Home codes change often; that's why this fourth edition of The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair has been scrupulously updated to conform to the most recent guidelines for plumbing, wiring, and structural and mechanical systems. No other handbook of home repairs can make such a claim. When you flip open this book, you're getting the most up-to-date advice available.
Author: Chris Marshall Publisher: Cool Springs Press ISBN: 1616733594 Category : House & Home Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
Your passageway to efficiency and beauty Both for practicality and curb appeal, windows and doors are the most crucial mechanical feature of any home, and this book helps homeowners preserve and improve these essential elements. A fabulous door can add thousands of dollars in "perceived value" to a plain house, just as a few new windows can shave off a decade or two in apparent age. Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Windows & Entryways is a fully-updated revision of Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Windows & Doors. At 288 pages, it features more than 600 beautiful color photographs that are rich with current information. It contains virtually everything readers need to plan and complete any kind of window and door installation. The new version also features an expanded section on door and window hardware, as the types, styles and finishes change frequently. Also new in this edition: an expanded the section on installing and maintaining garage doors; a complete start-to-finish project for enlarging a basement window opening and installing an egress window; a quick and easy technique for giving your fiberglass door the appearance of woodgrain; and much, much more. You'll find no better single book that better covers the ever-changing topic of choosing, installing and maintaining doors and windows.
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