OUTDOOR FIX-IT 101

Every home has plumbing, wiring and decorating tasks to do, but new homeowners face daunting challenges outside the house, too. There are fences to mend, walkways to be patched, walls to repair and roof leaks to be filled. And outdoor repair can be even more critical than indoor problems, since protecting a home’s exterior against the elements is what makes a comfortable indoor life possible. “Outdoor Fix-It 101” is a must-have book for inexperienced homeowners who need detailed, fool-proof information on the most common exterior repairs they’re likely to face. It covers basic maintenance of the home’s exterior shell, as well as maintenance and repair of driveways, walkways, fences and other essential outdoor structures. Also included are some genuine home improvements. Readers are provided with everything they need to do each of these projects successfully, such as background information, tool tips, safety tips and shopping advice. As well as this, the book also provides the most detailed step-by-step information available in any consumer book on home repair, making it the perfect all-in-one guide to the subject.