What's a Homeowner to Do?: This Is a What's a ...to Do? Book

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""In"What s a Homeowner to Do?," Stephen Fanuka and Edward Lewine explain thebasics of home repair and maintenance. From assembling a tool kit to understanding the pros and cons of casement and double-hung windows, from the ins and outsof moldings, faucets, and electrical outlets to the best way to maintain appliances and driveways, you ll find out everything you ll need to know to keep your homein fine working order.

With hundreds of clear, helpful illustrations, this essential reference covers suchtopics as how to install a ceiling fan; determining the right amount of paint to buy;how to repair a loose stair tread; choosing the proper child safety gate; and manymore.

Most important, you ll get expert advice on when a repair is something youcan do yourself and when it s best executed by a professional. In the process, you ll learn more than enough to speak knowledgeably about any problem with a hardwarestore clerk, a repairman, or a contractor.

"What's a Homeowner to Do?" is the best home improvement guide ever "