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| Sunday, November 19, 2006 |
| Home Renovation - women's work |
 In today's Boston Globe article: Trading spaces, trading places, the correspondent, Kristen Green, discusses her home improvement experiences. She recently purchased a fixer-upper in Somerville with her husband. They had previously renovated a home in San Diego before selling it and moving cross-country. However, the bulk of the renovation was done by her husband and he was heading off to India for the summer - leaving her in charge of the new house. The article describes how she and her mother tackled some projects. As well as her experience with Home Depot's home improvement clinics. Since the class, I've been thinking about installing a new heating thermostat. I haven't actually done anything yet, and Jason thinks maybe I should wait until summer. In the meantime, I opened up the shrink-wrap on my do-it-herself manual. It's called "Dare to Repair ."
By spring, maybe I'll have worked up the nerve to do the thermostat myself. If I can't, I'll look it up in the book. And, then, there's always Jason. I think I may need to invest in this book. I need to learn to do more projects around the house myself. Not only will it save me money on my renovation costs, but I think I will feel more satisfaction in the finished project if I knew I did some of the work myself. |
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Reader's Digest and Home Depot also publish very helpful books on home repair. They both have detailed pictures and provide skill level so you know when to call the experts. I usually compare the information and directions in both of them before undertaking a DIY project.
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Installing a thermaostat can't be that hard - had a new central air unit installed this summer and the installer (with more than 5 years experience here in FL) installed the thermostat INCORRECTLY - finally resorted to the directions!!! They were easy to follow - if a guy can follow directions and get it right, it'll be a breeze for you.
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Hey, if you're interested in home repair. Some of the books put out by Black & Decker on plumbing/electrical are good guides. Also, like PF bloggers, there are also housebloggers (including me). There are over 200 of them at Houseblogs.net.
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I recommend Reader's Digest Complete Do It Youself Manual isbn: 0762105798 over the Dare to Repair book. I borrowed both books from the library but decided to buy the Reader's Digest book, because it was more comprehensive. But Dare to Repair is a good book too, just depends on what you're looking for.
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I bought this book a couple of years ago when I moved into my house. I highly recommend it for all single women homeowners. I've used it to change the thermostat and fix a leaky faucet.
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I have the black and decker home repair book. It is great! I have replaced and repaired leaky faucets and leaky toilets, learned how to re-wire outlets and fixtures. Plus there is a ton more. It's got great pictures and I've used it a lot!
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Reader's Digest and Home Depot also publish very helpful books on home repair. They both have detailed pictures and provide skill level so you know when to call the experts. I usually compare the information and directions in both of them before undertaking a DIY project.