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Overview
Can't be held up another day waiting for a plumber between 9 and 5? Feeling threatened by the growing pile of fix-it projects in your basement? Marie's Home Improvement Guide offers all of the tips you need to tackle these projects... yourself!
Marie L. Leonard, owner of her own home improvement business, has been teaching home repair to women for years. With the belief that no one should have to depend on others for home repair, Leonard helps thousands of women save money and time, conquering the fear of do-it-yourself work. Marie's Home Improvement Guide provides the know-how so you can tackle that list of projects you have stacking up around the house.
Learn the basics: introduction to tools, safety precautions, necessary prep-work, and shopping for the right materials.
Hang a picture, install a door, fix a leaky faucet, and even replace an old electrical outlet. Leonard covers a wide range of projects from easy (one saw) to more advanced (four saws).
Synopsis
Tired of paying the painter to create a mess on your floors? Can’t be held up another day waiting for a plumber between 9 and 5? Feeling threatened by the growing pile of fix-it projects in your basement? Marie’s Home Improvement Guide offers all the tips you need to tackle these projects … yourself! Marie L. Leonard, owner of her own home improvement business, has been teaching home repair to women for years. With the belief that women shouldn’t have to depend on others for home repair, Leonard is helping thousands of women save money and time, conquering the fear of do-it-yourself work. Marie’s Home Improvement Guide provides readers with the know-how to tackle projects around the house. Leonard covers the basics: introduction to tools, safety precautions, necessary prep-work, and shopping for the right materials. Leonard’s tips are written in an informative and accessible manner, paired with detailed illustrations. A reassuring source of encouragement, Marie’s Home Improvement Guide is a must-have book for all first-time do-it-yourselfers.
Library Journal
For the absolute beginner, this is a baseline, complete with the fundamentals of tools, materials, and techniques. Projects are all about basic home care, with minimal illustrations. The standout feature is the superb almost nurturing writing. In the vein of Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet's "Dare To Repair" series, this book is recommended for new tinkerers.