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Go2garden Solar Lights Outdoor Decorative Stake Lights Waterproof with Moon Star for Patio, Pathway, Backyard, Outside Decorations, Lawn Ornaments,Garden Gifts (Copper, 6pack)
Original price was: $32.90.$5.99Current price is: $5.99.
New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
Original price was: $35.00.$21.47Current price is: $21.47.
Bingo Fanatic –
Handy and thorough.
Have this book already. I use it all the time for projects. Bought this for my daughter. She renovating a cabin. It has everything you can possibly think of. Book is a little older so any codes that have been updated need to be known. Such as wire gauge, etc.
K. miller –
great how to manual to have on the shelf.
received one as a gift decades ago when i became a home owner, now getting one for my kiddo as they set about maintaining a home of their own!
Suzanne Natafji –
New Complete DYI Manual by Reader’s Digest: An Excellent Resource
This 1991 hard-cover, heavy book has 528 pages, almost all of which have hand-drawn color graphics and a few black and white photos on them. This book has 17 chapters.I also have the original 1973 edition (without the word ‘New’ at the title beginning), which has 600 pages and many more photographs – color – than this book, so we use both of them as a reference. One of the other differences besides page numbers is in chapter 17. In the 1973 edition, for example, the chapter has 50 projects that the buyer might want to build, so for this chapter alone, the 1973 edition is worth keeping and consulting.Another difference between the 2 editions is that the 1991 edition has more current tools and accessories that are demonstrated to fix things.I am not a contractor and have never fixed things in a house before we bought our first home. I am an educator, so I have lots of different books on different topics to consult in my library when something needs fixing in the house. I also do online searches, print them out, and use them in conjunction with these 2 Reader’s Digest DIY Manuals.Both RD DIY Manuals are priceless resources in keeping a home running smoothly. If we have a major problem that can’t be fixed from consulting the books and online sources, though, we get a professional in to fix it. During the process of home-DIY, we learn about our home and how to keep it in good working order.If I should come across an even more current edition of DIY, I would buy it and use it in conjunction with the other 2 books.These books are something that every household should have.
Austintacious –
You really CAN do it yourself!
I purchased this book many years ago and hadn’t really bothered to look at it…until my grown son came over one day to do some repairs to the kitchen plumbing. He was complaining about not knowing how to do something, when I remembered the Reader’s Digest New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual. I pulled out the book and my son quickly found the answers he needed to finish the job. He then spent another two hours reading through the book, often exclaiming how “awesome” and “fantastic” it was. In fact, he expressly told me that he wanted his own copy for a birthday present. I ordered it for him and he was thrilled (seriously, he loves it).After that, I looked through the book and was amazed at not only the detailed yet easy to follow instructions for home repairs, but also the helpful tips and tricks to make life easier. One of the tips was to fashion a gutter scoop out of a plastic milk jug that easily scoops out wet leaves from the gutters and has a built in handle to keep your hands from getting wet.I recommend you buy the book…you will save the cost of the book when you do your very first repair or project. Amazing!
Lover of old movies –
DIY Great Book.
This book has suggestions for newer homes that may have changed since the first yellow published book. Both have good references.It becomes a great reference tool for the do it yourselfer.Thank you Amazon sellers for making it easy to find this publication.
Techno-Cruiser –
This Oldest Version is the Best
Yes, it doesn’t cover the latest in home tech, but toilets still flush the way they always have. The hand done technical drawings are much easier to understand than simple pictures ever can be. Unfortunately, it’s a lost art. I’ve used this edition many times over the last 30-ish years, so bought a new copy for my son in honor of buying his first house. He’s already used it to solve problems.
Cindy –
Bought as a gift for wedding.
My parents bought this book for my husband and me when we got married. Over the years we have used it numerous times. Very helpful for repairs and home improvement. So I bought one for my niece for her marriage.
Les Hendrix –
Can You Do It? Take a look and assess your handyman abilities.
When something needs to be done around the house, and you think you can save yourself a few dollars, or you just enjoy DIY, this is the first book to consult to see if you have the skills to execute (get er done). It has all of the basics and a lot more. If you have a large project, you may want to get a specialized book for that project. But this book will help you decide if you can tackle the problem yourself, or if you want to hire a contractor. I have done plumbing, electricity, insulation, dry wall (plaster and lathe) repair, with the help of this book. I won’t touch a floating deck, flooring or roofing because I can look in this book and see that those are beyond my skill set.I regularly give this as a housewarming gift to new homeowners.
Siraj M Kakakhel –
very good for solving, saving, and treating the household works. Must have in every house, even in rental housing, as tjat can help in reducing the stress and risk of living
Amazon Customer –
great must have book