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Summary: Long Time User
Review: I bought my first copy of this book over 20 years ago (Old Blue Cover ) after borrowing it from a friend. Myself and others have used it several times and saved hundreds of dollars . I myself have rebuilt a Dryer, serviced Washing machines, Refrigerators , Ranges, Dishwashers. After reviewing the newer edition and with the changes in appliances its time to replace it. More than pays for itself first time it's used. A must for any homeowner, Renter, unless wealthy and want to keep local appliance repair business in the manner to which they've become accustomed. Everyone that borrows mine has similar comments.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I constantly check it out from our local public library. I guess I need to buy a copy. I did a lot of car repairs when I was a student. Now I own a house and start to learn house repairs. Unfortunately a house doesn't have a manual. But this book is like a manual written for me.
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Summary: Great guide to all types of help
Review: I loved this book! I am a single female, and my dad bought it for me when I bought my first house. Now I'm going to buy it for a friend who just bought a house himself.Just this weekend alone I fixed my ice maker and my garbage disposal using the book as a guide. The pictures are great, and the language is easy to understand. I'd recommend this book to anyone who's looking for a great fix-it book.
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Summary: God book, but lacking in some areas
Review: It's a good book, but lacks stuff like roofing repair, landscaping and other "necessities", while including stuff like fixing dolls which seemed unnecessary.
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Summary: The best book I ever bought.
Review: Rent or own, you must get this book! You'll be able to fix most of the simple problems. If something is broken and too complicated, this book won't be a help, but then you don't want to do it yourself either (you won't be able to anyway with any good books) -- you need to call for a professional help. Anyway, GREAT book. Highliy recommended.
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Summary: Every home needs this book
Review: This book has been a life-saver. As a first time homeowner I have used this book to fix more things then I can remember.
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Summary: Every home needs this book
Review: This book has been a life-saver. As a first time homeowner I have used this book to fix more things then I can remember.
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Summary: Super for both the novice and the experienced handyman.
Review: This book is full of clear, concise instructions, great diagrams and detailed pictures. We've used it to fix vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, washers, dryers and garbage disposals - and I'm no handyman! Our super handy friend admired this book so much that we got *him* a copy. It's an excellent reference guide to have in your home, with troubleshooting flowcharts and easy to follow explanations. I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: The ultimate housewarming gift for the first-time homeowner
Review: This book is the best housewarming gift I ever received! Your furnace blowing nothing but cold air? This book will show you how to safely relight your pilot light. KitchenAid mixer gone on the fritz? Inkjet printer no longer drawing paper from the paper cassette? Dishwasher broker? A troubleshooting chart and gorgeous, clear diagrams will explain not only how to fix almost any household problem, but also gives the level of technical skill required to finish the job, as well any special tools required to do so. Kudos to the folks at Reader's Digest for producing such an excellent book. This volume is now my standard housewarming gift to all my friends.
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Summary: Excellent resource
Review: This book is very easy to navigate. Quite a few of the *jobs* in this book are simply too big for me, however...I wouldnt want to be with out this reference. Most recently I was having washing machine filling problems. Going through this book allowed me to eliminate some things that I knew could not be the problem which was very helpful. Calling for a repair can be nerve wracking to me. I never quite know if they are telling me the whole truth about what is wrong. In this case I went through the book and was able to eliminate quite a number of things that it couldnt be. The problem turned out to be intermittant and I didn't end up making the appointment. However I did get on the phone with the company that made the washer and was able to talk about the problem....tell them what I thought it was, what I thought it couldnt be..and ask how much the repairs would be to fix any of the possibilities. I am sure the same problem will come up again. And that I will have to deal with it at that time. But by reading this book which has a lot of easy to read, yet detailed illustrations I was able to get a handle on the problem and feel like an informed consumer. The book is a very good shape (a bit longer than wide) so it lies flat on all pages which is essential when you are trying to follow it for a repair. I think this is really a home essential even if you do not do repairs yourself.
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