Popular Mechanics When Duct Tape Just Isn't Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters

by C. J. Petersen

Overview

This practical, fun book for easy home repairs by the experts at Popular Mechanics now flaunts a fabulously funky cover featuring our favorite go-to material: duct tape! 

In this world there are two types of people: those able to fix whatever goes bust, and those who beg the first group for help when something breaks. This guide gives anyone the basics to tackle those frustrating quandaries that crop up in the house: plumbing problems, appliance failures, computer and electronics breakdowns, pest infestations, and furniture in need of renewal. The predicaments range from the serious to the merely annoying, but every one is cause for concern. So, whether the issue is a fast repair for a running toilet or leaking pipe, or a simple, inexpensive way to stop deer from pillaging the garden, it's all in here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781618370556
Publisher:	Hearst
Publication date:	04/02/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	216
Sales rank:	725,305
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 7.20(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs, and influences 9 million curious minds that read the magazine every month. The magazine features breakthroughs in the latest innovations in science and technology.

Editorial Reviews

Home repairs aren't always easy, but for decades, the folks at Popular Mechanics have been making it fun. In this cute book (complete with duct tape cover), they demystify, defuse, and solve stress-raising household problems like plumbing problems, computer and electronics zaps, appliance nightmares, pest infestations, and furniture on its last legs. One of those, "I never thought of that!" books.

Can't duct tape fix everything? Petersen, author of home improvement and organization books, presents a collection of fix-it tips in this compact volume. With tongue-in-cheek humor and scant illustrations, the text is clear and concise, and experts are cited frequently. Featuring a quick intro to tools, the book covers home maintenance, small repairs, structural problems, and appliance repairs. An emergency preparedness kit is also included. The comprehensive index makes up for the loose organization of topics. This easy-to-follow book certainly doesn't replace large homeowner manuals, but it contains unique tips and information. Recommended for most collections, if not for your home library.

—Karen Ellis Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information

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