RENOVATING WOMAN

Rating:
Summary: Not enough info
Review: I am a new home owner and thought this book would be a wealth of information, but found it was lacking in some pretty basic stuff - I was installing a ceiling lamp and it mentioned nothing about grounding wires. A good concept, but it needs more meat.

Rating:
Summary: The Basics and More
Review: The author wrote this in hopes that it would allow women to rely on themselves for home repairs and enter the world of "real men". Her humor helped to put across her ideas.

Bennett urges women to learn proper terminology and vocabulary for different parts of the house, especially when hiring home repairpersons, and to thoroughly inspect such jobs when done.

She explains how to outfit a toolbox and a tool shelf with the essentials needed for home repairs, and also gives the uses for each item. (I went out and bought a few things after reading this.)

Some basic electrical repairs are covered (fixing a doorbell, dimmer switch installation, and replacing a ceiling fixture). Dealing with plumbing emergencies is another section, along with minor repairs. She explains heating and cooling systems and preventative maintenance.

Bennett provides information and handy hints for both interior and exterior painting (prepping, caulking, buying the right paint and brushes) which I found very useful.

Her final section, a suggested seasonal maintenance program, was most helpful and is something I will use, for sure.

Rating:
Summary: The Basics and More
Review: The author wrote this in hopes that it would allow women to rely on themselves for home repairs and enter the world of "real men". Her humor helped to put across her ideas.

Bennett urges women to learn proper terminology and vocabulary for different parts of the house, especially when hiring home repairpersons, and to thoroughly inspect such jobs when done.

She explains how to outfit a toolbox and a tool shelf with the essentials needed for home repairs, and also gives the uses for each item. (I went out and bought a few things after reading this.)

Some basic electrical repairs are covered (fixing a doorbell, dimmer switch installation, and replacing a ceiling fixture). Dealing with plumbing emergencies is another section, along with minor repairs. She explains heating and cooling systems and preventative maintenance.

Bennett provides information and handy hints for both interior and exterior painting (prepping, caulking, buying the right paint and brushes) which I found very useful.

Her final section, a suggested seasonal maintenance program, was most helpful and is something I will use, for sure.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent for showing/explaining the parts in a home
Review: The cutaway views of different things in the house and listing of the parts is absolutely fantastic. She doesn't take for granted that you know the names or anatomy. She explains very concisely and I feel so much better able to tackle projects and much less intimidated!