By Judy Ostrow
How many readers does it take to alter a mild bulb?
just one, if she or he is armed with this ebook! instead of specialise in the large tasks that almost all owners might correctly depart to pros, it concentrates at the universal upkeep that everybody encounters and a person can do, with the appropriate guide, together with repairing holes and dents in drywall; solving popped nails in partitions; checking and exchanging fuses; unclogging drains; exchanging lighting fixtures; solving squeaky flooring; repairing cracked tile and broken carpet; changing displays; screening gutters; and masses more.
Contains 250 to three hundred step by step illustrations
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They look just like their name sounds. If you’re working with electric wires, choose a model with insulated handles, one of the many safeguards against shocks you’ll learn about as you read this book. Locking pliers are another handy tool; the most famous variety is the Vise-Grip brand, invented by a smart Danish-American from Nebraska named William Peterson. ” They still do, and several manufacturers have variations on this tool, which has a lever that Ounce of Prevention locks the jaws of the pliers in place.
You can use the main shutoff at the pipe, just as you would shut off the municipal supply, or you can go to your electrical panel (see more about this control later in the chapter) and shut off the circuit that controls the well pump. EVS`SbVSESZZEObS`5]Sa It has to go somewhere, and if you have a private water well that serves your home, chances are your wastewater goes to a septic tank and septic field on your property. When you bought your house, if you have a septic system you should have gotten a map showing the location of your tank and field.
These are almost self-explanatory: U Putty knives come in a variety of widths; they’re great for applying all kinds of goop for various repair chores. They’re also quite useful for scraping, lifting, and prying in certain circumstances. A narrow one (2") and a broader one (4–6") are a good basic pair to own. Better models have metal ends on the handles that will take the force of a hammer (when you’re trying to open a stuck window, for example) without breaking the handle. U A 2" nylon-bristle paintbrush and a clean old toothbrush can be used to brush away dust or other particles, and also to apply various liquids.