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What’s a good home repair book for someone like me who knows next to nothing about tools?
Filed Under (home repair) by admin on 06-07-2010

I’ve never been good with tools, fixing stuff or knowing technology jargon. I’d like to change that somehow. Do you know any good books for mechanical/electronic/construction challenged people?

There is a twisted side of me that wants to say the Yellow Pages, but I’ll resist. Black and Decker makes a series of books about various aspects of home improvement and repair that’s pretty good. Another option is to check community colleges in your area. Often they give classes in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. You can also get to know your neighbors. Many of them have skills, and might be willing to teach you. The key is to know your limitations. You may get some hands on plumbing experience, then feel you’re ready to take on a bathroom remodel. Ease into this. Get yourself a good tool box, and start picking up tools as you need them. It’s a lot better to buy a good tool once than a cheap tool over and over. Good luck to you. You won’t be sorry, and may even enjoy working around the house.

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7 Comments posted on "What’s a good home repair book for someone like me who knows next to nothing about tools?"
Capt OBVIOUS on July 7th, 2010 at 5:00 am #

The HOME DEPOT 1-2-3
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spicerjoe on July 7th, 2010 at 5:45 am #

How to hire a contractor/repairman for dummies….
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woodtick314 on July 7th, 2010 at 5:58 am #

There is a twisted side of me that wants to say the Yellow Pages, but I’ll resist. Black and Decker makes a series of books about various aspects of home improvement and repair that’s pretty good. Another option is to check community colleges in your area. Often they give classes in basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc. You can also get to know your neighbors. Many of them have skills, and might be willing to teach you. The key is to know your limitations. You may get some hands on plumbing experience, then feel you’re ready to take on a bathroom remodel. Ease into this. Get yourself a good tool box, and start picking up tools as you need them. It’s a lot better to buy a good tool once than a cheap tool over and over. Good luck to you. You won’t be sorry, and may even enjoy working around the house.
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propreno on July 7th, 2010 at 6:06 am #

There are many good publications out there.
Time/Life, Goodset…
But don’t get one generic book that tries to cover it all in one book.
Get specific ones for specific jobs, i.e. Plumbing, Electrical…
They tend to be more thorough.
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Cory H on July 7th, 2010 at 6:38 am #

wood magizine
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Jigi on July 7th, 2010 at 6:43 am #

Some one already mentioned the Home Depot 123 book and that is a good one to start with. However, it does not always contain all the information so when you want more advanced knowledge I would recommend any of the books in the for pros by pros series from Taun Taun Press. The Home Depot book would be a primer and then when there isn’t enough information you can buy the specific book For Pros by Pros book also at Home Depot, or Amazon if they don’t have the one you want.
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. on July 7th, 2010 at 7:32 am #

the phone book
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