Book Description
A complete single-volume reference on how to fix just about everything in and around the house. With more than 400 pages and 300 illustrations, this comprehensive book covers the most common quick fixes to just about everything imaginable-and does so with easy-to-follow instructions. From cell phones to zippers to plumbing to chainsaws and everything in between, if there's a quick-fix to be made, it's covered in this book. Also includes expert advice on:

€ What's worth fixing and what's not
€ Where to find the best materials and what tools to use
€ Fixing everyday consumer products
€ Fixing plumbing, carpeting, and tile floors
€ Fix-its for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, garages, laundry rooms, and outdoor items
€ The best books and magazines for cross reference
€ Retailers, experts, warranties, charities, service centers, and repair shops



About the Author
Dan and Judy Ramsey are founders of the Fix-It Club, an online resource for people who enjoy-or hate-fixing household things. Dan is a licensed building contractor and the author of numerous other popular books on home repair and home businesses. He also is the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Building Your Own Home and The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Car Care and Repair Illustrated. Judy is an author, editor, and teacher.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A complete single-volume reference on how to fix just about everything in and around the house. With more than 400 pages and 300 illustrations, this comprehensive book covers the most common quick fixes to just about everything imaginable-and does so with easy-to-follow instructions. From cell phones to zippers to plumbing to chainsaws and everything in between, if there's a quick-fix to be made, it's covered in this book. Also includes expert advice on:

￯﾿ﾽ What's worth fixing and what's not
￯﾿ﾽ Where to find the best materials and what tools to use
￯﾿ﾽ Fixing everyday consumer products
￯﾿ﾽ Fixing plumbing, carpeting, and tile floors
￯﾿ﾽ Fix-its for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices, garages, laundry rooms, and outdoor items
￯﾿ﾽ The best books and magazines for cross reference
￯﾿ﾽ Retailers, experts, warranties, charities, service centers, and repair shops