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This book explains the basics of how major home appliances work and how to remedy typical problems that occur through normal use. It also covers many kinds of emergencies. Step-by-step instructions and exploded-view drawings help the "all thumbs" handyman disassemble, repair and reassemble electric and gas appliances commonly found in the home. Readers also get advice on how to identify problems best left to professionals. How do you replace a belt in a clothes washer or heating element in a dryer or stove? Should you attempt to free a jammed garbage disposal unit? How can you be troubleshoot virtually all of your appliances to make sure that they are running properly and at a maximum efficiency? "Reparing Major Home Appliances" makes such projects truly accessible to everyone.
Applying paint or wallpaper to a home seems harmless enough - until you are confronted with the maze of available products, improperly prepared surfaces, and difficult clean-ups. This book is for the "all thumbs" householder who wants to decorate his house but who has hesitated for fear of making a costly mistake. Which tools are best for the job? What are the factors involved in choosing exactly the right paint? How are various surfaces best prepared for wallpapering? What kinds of wallpaper are available, and which are right for a particular wall or project? How can stenciling be done to professional standards? This book answers all these questions and more.
The average homeowner can save a great deal of money by using this book instead of calling out a plumber when something goes wrong. Detailed instructions, supported by exploded-view illustrations, lead the "all thumbs" handyman through ten of the most common plumbing repairs and improvements. What can be done about a leaky tap or a drain that keeps clogging up? Can a beginner install a toilet or clean a shower head? How do you replace a drain or adjust pop-up drains in lavatories? What are snap rings, washers and hoses, and how do you replace them in in sprayer attachments? Answers to these questions and more are provided.
This book explains the basics of home wiring systems to the "all thubs" handyman, covering all common electrical repairs. Firstly, tools are discuseed and illustrated in detail. Safety measures are emphasized, and a detachable Tip Card provides a checklist for basic repairs and installations. Readers learn how to replace or install light fixtures, plugs, door bells, dimmer switches, ceiling fans, and much more. They also find out how to select and use extension cords, rewire lamps, and install ground fault circuit interceptors. With this book, they can even install telephone jacks, temperature controls for heating and cooling systems, and low-voltage outdoor lights.