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"Home is what you make it! Being a first-time homeowner comes with great joys, as it also comes with great responsibilities. But don't let that intimidate you! This comprehensive guide will give you confidence and show you everything you need to know to take care of, fix, and customize your home. From painting and wallpapering to plumbing and hanging shelves. Filled with DIY hacks, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips, photos, and illustrations,...
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"This handy guide covers the essential household repairs that homeowners need to know. From easy fixes like tightening loose door hinges to more involved project such as bleeding your brakes, you'll learn how to handle issues in any room in the house, garage, and yard as well as simple lessons in plumbing and electricity. Throughout the book, Popular Mechanics Senior Home Editor Roy Berendsohn answers questions about the trickiest fix-its, including...
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"New 5th edition is fully compliant with the 2011 National Electrical Code. Includes new information on: how to ground an electrical system when upgrading a main panel, how to install conduit and surface-mounted tracks; installing a transfer switch for a back-up power system; and how to install direct-current power distribution equipment for a photovoltaic (solar) panel"--