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Customer Reviews (3)

Awesome book!
This is a FABULOUS book and wonderfully written. A must read for all those who want to be handy around the house (both men and women).

A must-have handy guide!
Marie L. Leonard is an expert.An expert is one who makes what she does look easy, especially when it's not easy.Leonard is so good at what she does, and writes so clearly, concisely, and with such an easy-to-follow style, that her text, //Marie's Home Improvement Guide// should be in every home-owner's bookcase, whether that owner is feminine or masculine.With simple but detailed illustrations and directions, Leonard takes the neophyte (or advanced) do-it-yourselferthrough the basics, such as introducing tools, necessary safety precautions, preparation work, and even shopping for the correct materials for the planned project.After the reader has mastered the basics, Leonard moves right into projects, from the simplest (hanging a picture) to more complex (replacing electrical outlets).Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you will find valuable guidance here.

Reviewed by Claudette Smith

Really helpful book
This book just helped me unclog a bathroom sink drain, saving me the cost of calling in a plumber to do it.The illustrations are easy to understand and the explanations are short and simple.Also I gave the book to a friend of mine who is a realtor and she commented that the book would be a good gift for her clients.She is right! ... Read more

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"The most comprehensive guide available for those of us who are ‘home improvement challenged.’"
—Susan Powell, Host of Discovery Channel’s Home Matters

Over 300 step-by-step illustrations show you how

"Gene and Katie Hamilton . . .offer lots of do-it-yourself know-how."
—USA Today

Make your own house calls with this handy guide to home improvement. From fixing leaky faucets and replacing faded wallpaper to installing light fixtures and repairing broken furniture, Home Improvement For Dummies® shows you how to save time, save money, and save your sanity!

Praise for Gene and Katie Hamilton’s HouseNet.com

"For home renovators looking for tips . . . HouseNet is the place to go."
—Newsweek

"Voted the best place on the Web for fixing up your home."
—Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

"Think of . . .Gene and Katie Hamilton as your helpful neighbors."
—Chicago Tribune

Discover how to:

• Tackle basic home improvement projects
• Paint, refinish, and wallpaper like a pro
• Fix or replace all kinds of flooring
• Maintain and weatherproof windows and doors
• Troubleshoot plumbing and electrical problems

Customer Reviews (4)

Worked for me
This book gave me the insight to accomplish a DIY project I wanted very much to do myself.

great book with lots of info
Very affordable book with lots of info to reference for the new/young homeowner!I have a copy and give it as gifts to friends for housewarming!

Home Improvement for Dummies
My recommendation would be to not buy this book. Unless you mostly want to read about how to hire a contractor. There are a few books out there much better for the weekend do it yourselfer then this.

A good primer
Having just entered into home-owning (versus apartment-dwelling) I'veembarked on a crash course in home improvement.So far, this book has beena good resource, especially in terms of =illustrating= what I'm supposed todo.I need the visual cues to understand how part A is supposed to fitinto part B and so on.This is one book I think I will be referring tooften. ... Read more

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Eight books in one open the door to whole-house improvement

Your one-stop guide to affordable home repair and renovation

Dust off your toolbox and get ready to tackle simple home repairs and improvements with the goof-proof instructions in this hands-on guide. Packed with up-to-the-minute solutions from an impressive lineup of For Dummies authors -- including Katie and Gene Hamilton, The Carey Brothers, Robert Beckstrom, and Jeff Strong -- this fun, easy-to-understand book covers everything from remodeling a kitchen or bathroom and fixing a leaky faucet to installing new windows and doors, building stairways, making better use of space, and much more, all without breaking the bank.

The Dummies Way

• Coverage of the essentials and beyond
• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Thumbtabs and other navigation aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Perform basic home maintenance
• Work with hardwood floors and carpet
• Fix a roof or siding
• Paint (or wallpaper) like a pro
• Handle plumbing problems
• Hire professional help

Customer Reviews (3)

home improvement
good quality paperback, ok price, donated to a non-profit building group on Lakota Reservation, satisfied with service/delivery

Better than nothing...
I was hoping that this book would give me a solid introduction to home improvement but it really didn't deliver.The information presented tended to be either too brief or assumed a lot of proir knowledge, which is inappropriate in a book with "for Dummies!" in the title.There were some good tips but I never had enough info to embark on a project with only this book as a reference.One exception was the info on painting, which was helpful and detailed. Also, a lot of the material seemed a little dated - there was tons of info about wallpapering and installing laminate countertops (I think these options are not as popular as they once were) but not much on installing granite counters or laminate flooring.So, in short, having this book is better than nothing but if you really want to be well versed in home improvement, look elsewhere.

Buy the Black and decker Home improvement book instead
I was expecting this book to "speak" to dummies. But unfortunately through out the book they kept bringing up stuff that had not been explained before. There is too much verbage and not enough step by steps or pictures. As for humor, all you have are the cartoons.

The Black and decker book starts from the basics, shows each and every tool that is required to do the job, shows plenty of pictures that give the best idea as to what is involved and what is requried. ... Read more

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An easy-to-use maintenance guide for the DIY novice.

The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Home is an easy-to-understand but comprehensive guide to common home maintenance and repair tasks, written specifically for less experienced do-it-yourselfers.

From cleaning stains from carpets to unclogging drains, from dealing with insects and pests to fixing a leaky roof, it's all here-everything you forgot to learn from your parents about maintaining a home. Along the way, you'll learn about your home's structures and systems, and how to protect your single largest investment. Home maintenance is not only possible; it can be easy and rewarding, with this one-of-a-kind book.

• Gives complete, easy-to-follow solutions to more than 100 of the most common home maintenance tasks.
• Includes tips on selecting and using tools.
• Appendix includes a month-by-month guide for tracking routine maintenance.
• Includes real-life tips from actual homeowners.
• Features tips for working with plumbers, electricians & carpenters.

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Great for beginners
This is helping me a lot as I am just beginning to learn about my home, how to take care of it & how to make minor repairs. I reviewed quite a few books from my library system & this was the best to begin with as far as I'm concerned. ... Read more

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For contractors and do-it-yourselfers alike, this book features professional estimates for popular exterior remodeling and repair projects. RSMeans Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes more than 65 projects with complete, customizable cost breakdowns for doing the work – with or without a contractor.

You'll have access to current costs for your location on the most popular remodeling projects, including:

• Room additions, garages and sunrooms
• Decks, patios, porches and pergolas
• Landscaping, sprinkler systems and outdoor lighting
• Fences, walls, driveways and walkways
• New windows and doors
• Roofing, siding and painting

Exterior Home Improvement Costs includes a description of what materials are needed, how much they will cost, and how long the work will take. You'll know what skills are required to do it yourself, and how much a contractor is likely to charge if you decide to use a professional.

Find out which improvements have the best payback when it comes time to sell your house, and get expert tips on working with contractors and architects. Included with the book is a handy checklist to use when selecting your materials and comparing prices. ... Read more

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Get the new eddition
I saw this book in the store and decided to see if I could get it cheaper on Amazon.When I pulled up the page, the cover was the same as the one in the store.I didn't know it was an old eddition with outdated figures until it arrived in the mail.I went back to the page I bought it on and then noticed the disclaimer for the pictures being from the newer eddition.The newer book has different projects and more current prices.

Helps you learn how deep to dig.
Very good book with actual price estimates from the people who know best, RS Means (we use their database at work (Facilities area) for estimating. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (9)

Home Improvement Newbe
I wanted to learn something about the subject. This book is detailed and meaningful to someone like me.

Too basic in many areas
This book has useful step by step info in many areas but misses important areas.For example, want to know how to replace an alcove tub, install new tile?Covers the tub to some extent.Then goes to installing panels around the tub.If you want steps for installing the tub, installing cement board, then the tile, this is not the book you need.Purchased a Plumbing book by BD.It has the very same pages and photos / steps.

good book, for the most part
this is a pretty good book but for what its supposed to be i expected much more. there really isn't a lot of detail in most of the projects here and it could have been much more informative.if you prefer really detailed steps for these types of diy projects i would suggest looking elsewhere. all in all for the used price i paid i can't really complain, however it isn't enough to be the only book i need for home improvement.

Looks great
Bought as a gift for my boyfriend, and he seems pretty excited to be using them. Great work descriptions and photos

Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement
Black & Decker Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement - I gave this to my son for Christmas - What I liked about it were the photos of the things you would be doing. ... Read more

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- Complete step-by-step directions for more than 250 of the most popular, money saving improvement projects. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (39)

Home Improvement
I was told it would be delivered by Oct 25--it was not!
I was then told it would be delivered by Nov 1--it was not.
I am still waiting.It has been a month to deliver one book??? HUMMMMM?
This is a book on Home Improvements--not rocket science!
Tom Kneeland

Great book on basic home improvements
If you have a minor remodel or some repairs to do around your home, I'd highly recommend this book to you.The instructions are intended to tell beginners how to do things correctly and the pictures they include make what they're saying clear.Nothing advanced is included in this book, but it's a good starting place and you probably shouldn't be taking on advanced projects, if you're a beginner, now should you?

Yes, you can probably find instructions on how to do all these things on the internet, but it'll take hours of searching to find a site with GOOD information on it (I know, I did that part, too) and then when you're working, you'll have to go back to the computer all the time to see what to do, next.

Long and short: if you're a beginner and you have a project in mind, it's only $16, just buy the stupid thing and save yourself a lot of headaches.

One of THE best How-To reference books in print today
While not exactly complete, this book (expanded flexbound edition) is quite thorough. It explains many things to an intermediate level, which means that if you want to take your skills further, you can find other books from here. Still, this book will take you through the main rooms of your house and basement and give you enough knowledge to get through a variety of standard projects if you have the fundamental skills and necessary tools available. I strongly recommend having it in your library.

Great
This is a great Home Improvement book. Step by step instructions and lots of full colour pictures.

You Can Do It
Here is another great book for the libary- under Home Improvement.I bought this book for one of my brothers.After giving several to my younger brother (who by the way can do anything with his hands), I thought it would be a good idea to give one to my older brother.However, I will have to get him another one later, I'm keeping this one. Many pictures and explanations.I believe there are projects that I may be able to undertake alone after perusing this book. A book any man would love, I love it and I'm a women. ... Read more

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In a tight economy, this book offers clear financial benefits: Helps homeowners immediately cut their utility bills. Fits with the trend toward smaller home improvements most of the projects require only a modest investment. Gives readers an edge when they sell their homes buyers are especially looking for energy-efficiency, but they re also tuned into green health and environmental concerns. The book s projects range from quick, easy, low- or no-cost tasks like insulating a water heater, sealing foundation cracks, or painting with insulating paint to bigger-ticket items such as installing a new energy-efficient heating system, windows, or green flooring. For each project, readers will learn: The steps required Material and installation options What the improvement will cost Payback in savings on utility bills Health, comfort, and environmental benefits More than 65 Go Green tips highlighted throughout the book give readers ideas for quick, easy, and often low- or no-cost things they can do, right away, to make their homes and lifestyles greener. Projects include: Green flooring & paint options Environmentally friendly cabinetry & countertops Whole-house insulation & weather-stripping High-efficiency heating & cooling Water conservation Efficient lighting, appliances & plumbing fixtures including Energy Star and WaterSense models Solar electric and water heating systems Eco-friendly roofing & siding Energy-efficient windows, doors & skylights Green materials for patios, walkways & driveways Landscaping & irrigation for water conservation and energyKey market and selling points: Market: Homeowners and residential contractors applies to both houses and apartments. ... Read more

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Unique Home Improvement Book
I really liked this book! I've read my share of home improvement books, but this one is special, not only because of its "green" focus, but also because it tells you what these improvements cost and what they will save you. ... Read more

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An updated edition of the best-selling manual features information on converting basements, attics, and garages; fixing plumbing; electrical work; older homes; and more. 30,000 first printing. ... Read more

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The Discovery Channel’s Tool-Belt Diva urges women everywhere to drop the honey-do list and "Honey, do it yourself!"

With more than 250,000 women enrolled in Home Depot’s Do-It-Herself workshops in the last two years, women are definitely taking the lead in America’s home improvement game. Now that women are making more of the home improvement decisions than ever before, it’s only natural that they would look to one of the most recognized home improvement experts on television—Norma Vally, the Tool-Belt Diva. But Chix Can Fix offers much more than just construction tips; it inspires women to take on home repairs—from wiring a light fixture to repairing drywall to fixing that leaky faucet for good—with confidence and gusto.

A comprehensive resource to common home repairs—including plumbing, electricity, walls, floors, doors, and windows—Chix Can Fix offers easy-to-follow instructions and more than two hundred illustrations for those who are new to plunging a toilet, as well as more intricate tasks for the seasoned DIYer, like installing a ceiling fan. Complete with safety tips, dos and don’ts, expert advice, quick shortcuts, and Vally’s own lively commentary, Chix Can Fix is the must-have guide for the wannabe handywoman. ... Read more

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Just love it!
I use this book all the time and it really helped me to fix things myself, so I didn`t have to wait half a year to get things done.

What every woman should know!
This is a MUST HAVE book!
Coming from a family of five sisters, no brothers, and a reluctant handyman father, I was always dependent on men for plumbing, electrical, general repairs and just presumed that EVERY job was SUPPOSED to be a NIGHTMARE!I mean, if the task wasn't so hard, what was all the huffing, puffing, and sighing about?Turns-out, it's a way to buy time and sympathy, nothing more.
Norma Vally breaks though the mystery of common household problems, and then, in clear, easy to read step-by-step instructions, builds it back to working order. Done deal-No sighs.
I've replaced all the tank parts in my toilet (it works!), reset my hot water heater temperature (aaahhh!), replaced my leaky kitchen sink faucet (yeah me!) and am going to tackle my sink stops soon (can't wait!)
My female friends are amazed by what I've been able to do, and they all want copies! I will be ordering this book for both men and women for many years to come.

Anyone can follow her directions - she's already saved us several hundred $!
I picked this up a few years ago and I've used it several times to solve plumbing problems with our toilets - problems that I know would have cost us several hundred $$ each!

I know pretty much nothing about how anything works in our house, and my husband knows even less, and we found this book quite informative and very easy to use.Her step by step directions are straightforward and simple, and accompanied by excellent diagrams.

And yes, I agree with others that sometimes her humor fell short of the mark with me, like her tongue in cheek assumption that I can tell a Prada bag from 50 feet away (um, no), but I didn't hold this against her considering how useful her book has been to my wallet.

Chix Certainly Can Fix...Norma shows you how
I bought this book before I purchased my first home.I'd rented previously and took advantage of the fact that the landlord was always at my beck and call when something was broke and needed to be fixed.I realized that owning my own home would negate that practice.I had to learn to do things on my own.Norma has shown me how to stop that annoying toilet from running as well as how to install doorknobs.My realtors husband doesn't even know how to do this!I keep this book in arms reach whenever something goes wrong.Those who are homeowners know that with ownership, there's always something...regardless of how big or small it is that needs attention in your home.Norma includes funny stories to introduce each chapter and includes plain instructions and clear step by step information for each project that you want to tackle.This book is definitely not just for women (eventhough the title suggests as much), but for anyone that is interested in fixing things in their home on their own.Also, you must watch her show on the discovery channel.She still uses clear step by step insructions, but also gives you an estimate of how much each project will cost.I'm so motivated that I think I'm going to put up a much needed fence in my backyard in the spring!

Guys like it too.
This is the first home improvement book that I bought, and as a beginning book it's very good regardless of your gender.It was really a big help when I moved out of my apartment and then moved into a new one.I often helped my dad with home improvement and repair projects but I didn't learn much from that.This book provides a really solid foundation and good recommendations for starting your tool collection.

In reading the book you definitely see Norma's spunky New Yorker attitude.Sometimes it was funny.Sometimes it was annoying.That's why I only gave it four stars instead of five.However, I have communicated with her via e-mail and she is very good at promptly replying to your messages.
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The first edition of Home Improvement 1-2-3 quickly became a workbench classic. The new edition—with 340 projects, 3,500 color photographs, and more than 100 illustrations, charts, and graphs—offers up-to-the-minute solutions for homeowners tackling home repair, maintenance, and improvement. Chapters cover painting, wallpaper, plumbing, electrical system, walls and ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, cabinets, shelves, countertops, insulation, weatherproofing, exterior maintenance, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. Clear, concise instructions accompanied by detailed how-to photographs ensure your success no matter what your skill level. Every project offers tips, shortcuts and advice on buying and using tools and materials, working safely, avoiding common mistakes, saving time and money, and developing skills. Home Improvement 1-2-3 also reviews new tools, technology, materials, and installation techniques. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (41)

Home Improvement
This book was in great condition and I recieved it in a very quick fashion.

home improvement
good product, donated to a non-profit building group for their home improvement library, will get many years of use, satisfied with product and service

Faster, better, cheaper
(this is a review of the first edition). I am a fan of books that show you how to do things.I use this book when something go wrong around the house.It is cheaper than hiring a professional, and allows me to do a good quality job while helping me avoid time-wasting mistakes.Today it was fixing a leaking toilet and the book showed me that I needed a simple tool I would not have thought of. Same when I replaced the faucet to the kitchen sink.When the bathroom drain got clogged, I couldn't get it unclogged until I referenced the book (I didn't realize you had to take the whole plug out).When I had to replace a couple of cracked tiles on the kitchen floor, the book showed me what tools and chemicals I needed and how to use them.

I do look for things on the Internet when this book doesn't cover them and hire a professional when I am really stumped, but since this is reliable and easy to use, it is always where I go for reference first.

okay book
book to help with all your projects, i would recommend getting the home depot book more geared toward the individual project you are doing

Good starter book, plenty of pictures
This is a basic do it your self book with plenty of pictures and step by step instructions.Do not believe that you will read this and build your own home.It is usefull in doing general around the home repairs and such. ... Read more

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The ultimate homeowner problem-solving book, it is chock-full of useful facts, creative ideas, and practical solutions to help readers understand, maintain, and improve their homes.

More than 800 show-me color illustrations with expert step-by-step instructions.

Easy, alphabetical organization of topics.

Simple explanations and expert recommendations help readers understand the potential cost and complexity of almost any project. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Not a handyman this will help.
I am not a handyman but this book lays it out plain and simple.
I already used it to fix a problem with ease.

Build a home to code with this
I bought this book on the recommendations of others. They were absolutely right. This is a great book for repairing/fixing/building a home.

If it's not in this book, don't attempt it.
I picked up this book in Home Depot back in 1997.At a glance I found out how to take out a load bearing wall, something I needed to do.I bought the book, and with it I had the confidence to take on a major remodel of my house.The book has everything, from framing an addition to fixing a leaky faucet.I consult it often.Right now (03/2002) I'm using it to build a shed.The language is clear and concise and the book doesn't waste words.I recommend it highly.

Tbe Best Basic Home Improvement Book
I, recently, purchased this boook (my brother said he had one, and it wasgreat).I flipped through most of the book -- it isn't the kind of bookyou sit down and read straight through.I've done a fair amount ofhandyman stuff around the house (I just replaced the motor in my dryer -which wasn't too difficult once I had the right parts).Well, as I flippedthrough the book, I would stop and read sections which interested me. There are well-written sections on, basically, everything about a house andwhat is in it.After spending about an hour scanning the book, I said tomy wife: "You could build a house with the information that is inhere!"It is one of those "I'm glad I bought this book"books.A great book to have if you're looking for stuff to do around thehouse; it is a real "Home Improvement Encyclopedia."

Ortho's Home Improvement Encyclopedia
This is a fine starter book for the first time home owner.In the first few pages, I had the answers to the three major problems I had been dealing with!Nice and straightforward catch-all book on working over existingstuff or putting in new. ... Read more

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Covering everything you need to know for any home task. From quick-fix repair jobs to major construction, this is the ultimate visual guide to every aspect of home improvement. Including hundreds of expert techniques to repair, maintain, or transform your home. Unique, step-by-step, photographic approach shows you each stage of every task. Over 3,500 images clearly explain how things are put together and what goes where. This DIY features comprehensive coverage of all the tools and materials needed for every job. Get the know-how with the DK DIY show-how! Bridges the gap between the beginner and the experienced home improver, covering general, everyday tasks, but also provides comprehensive coverage for the expert. Fresh, modern design beautifully illustrated with full-color photography - more than any comparable title. "Shows you what other DIY books only tell you": exploded artworks illustrate the internal workings of your house and help you understand and work with its different structures and systems. Unique, step-by-step, photographic approach to all aspects of DIY actually shows you each stage of every task, from fixing simple problems to more advanced home improvements. Makes even the hard tasks appear easy. Content specially focused to cover the most common DIY tasks in depth: overall approach tailored to the typical DK reader. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

A Handyman's Best Tool!
Tons of great info with helpful full color photos!Topics are well covered and in-depth.Truly a handyman's best tool.

If you know your way around the hardware store, then this is the book for you
All repairs in this book are not step by step. It has so many repairs that some of them are very brief. I tried to hang a pre-hung door and replace broken window glass. I had to reference to other books to complete the job. I also needed to install some pex ( cross linked polyurethane) piping and this book does not cover how to install it but does mention it on the different types of plumbing page. This book has lots of pretty pictures (colored high def) and comes in a thick hard cover. It even has a recommended supplier and contractor appendix. I recommend you buy this book with another book if you completely have no idea how to use a saw and hammer.

Good book. Here are some other good ones.
This is a very good book. However, no one book can cover all the intricacies of home improvement and construction. So it's best to try to look at the book you're thinking of buying before you purchase it. Try a bookstore or library if possible.
I have purchased the following books and found them to be very helpful to me:
Do It Yourself Home Improvement: Step by Step Guide to Home Improvement;
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair & Improvement (Ultimate Guide);
New Complete Guide to Home Repair & Improvement (Better Homes & Gardens);
Encyclopedia of Home Maintenance & Repair - This is a black & white book, but has very good explanations, especially of electrical.
Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn't Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters (Popular Mechanics) - This is kind of a "Hints from Heloise" for the home fix'r up'r.
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Home Improvement Made Easy is an invaluable guide that will undoubtedly save homeowners time, money and stress. First, this guide includes more than 100 pages of home improvement information and tips to get started, plus more than 100 easy-to-use worksheets to help the homeowner document the home improvement project, such as contact information for everybody involved, sources and brands of all materials purchased, warranties, and much more. It also features graph paper and furniture templates to help the user visualize how furniture and appliances will fit in the rooms of his or her home. This book is also an invaluable tool for any home insurance claim, for filing taxes, or to show potential buyers the value of the home when owners decide to sell. ... Read more