Home Repair

Unlock the secrets of home repair and maintenance with "Maintenance and Repairs," your ultimate guide to transforming your living space into a well-oiled machine. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice homeowner, this book provides the wisdom and know-how to tackle any home-related challenge with confidence. Start your journey with a solid foundation as you dive into the basics of home repair, discovering why this book will become your go-to resource. Learn how to assess your home's needs, distinguish between urgent and routine repairs, and plan your approach with precision. ...

Are you ready to avoid bad decisions, advice, and repairs? If you are a homeowner that wants to learn how to avoid making bad decisions when properly repairing your crawl space, this is the book for you. Most homeowners are unaware of the role the crawl space has on indoor air quality. Many look for quick cheap fixes that can make the problems worse and are a complete waste of time and money.

Did you know that in the US alone, approximately one trillion gallons of water are wasted because of plumbing leaks? Yes, it’s mind-boggling, isn’t it? So, if you want to do something to alleviate the problem, the solution is right in front of you! This book will teach you a step-by-step process on how you can become a professional in plumbing. With the right guidance and appropriate tools in your arsenal, you can repair and install almost anything you set your eyes upon. Moreover, this book will teach you how to do everything in the most economical way possible.

When you lose a pet, you lose a family member. It takes a piece of your heart you cannot get back. Experiencing this type of loss can feel incredibly isolating. That is why I am here for you. Together, we will get you through this tough time, heal your grief, and help you find the peace you are longing for. Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief teaches you to understand your grief, prepares you for the journey of self-discovery, helps you face your grief head-on and do what your pet would want you to do—go back to living with love and happiness in your heart.

Avoid Electrical Scams, Overpriced Repairs & Unqualified Providers Hiring an electrician shouldn’t be a gamble—but without the right knowledge, homeowners risk being overcharged, misled, or left with unsafe wiring. This practical, consumer-focused guide exposes common scams, breaks down real pricing strategies, and teaches homeowners how to confidently hire a qualified electrician.What You’ll Learn Inside: ✔ How to spot dishonest pricing tactics before they cost you thousands ✔ Negotiation secrets that save money without sacrificing quality ✔ The must-ask questions electricians ...

This is the fourth book in our Home Solutions series. We will be covering a wide range of home improvement topics in each book. This book is a great reference book to the topics we covered in our podcast. Whether you are a new home owner, have owned a home for years or just love home repair topics, these books will give you an in-depth explanation and help you maintain and fix projects around your home. We give our recommendations for products we like, top-rated companies, and items every homeowner should have in their tool bag. You will learn routines that you should do every year, plus we...

Jacobia Tiptree and her teenage son are used to their Eastport, Maine, home attracting more than its share of houseguests. This year Jake is hoping the plaster dust will keep them away while she finally gets her gem of a fixer-upper into shape - from doorknobs and chandeliers to ghostly phenomena... But when the charming and mysterious Jonathan Raines appears on her doorstep and then just as suddenly disappears, remodeling the house becomes the least of Jake's problems.

Introducing the ultimate guide to fixing just about anything in your home or vehicle, Fix It Like A Pro! This comprehensive eBook covers everything from the basics of troubleshooting techniques to identifying mechanical and electrical parts, understanding HVAC systems and even repairing computers and devices. In chapter one, The Basics of Fixing Anything, you'll learn the foundation for successful fixes. Get to know the essential equipment for fixing in chapter two before diving deeper into troubleshooting techniques in chapter three. Chapters four through seven cover specific systems such ...

When a mysterious book is unearthed from the foundation of Jake's 1823 fixer-upper, she immediately sends it off to local book historian Horace Robotham. After all, there must be a logical explanation for why the long-buried volume has her name in it - written in what looks suspiciously like blood. But all logic goes out the window when the book disappears - and Horace turns up dead.

Introducing "Fix It Yourself" - your ultimate guide to mastering the world of DIY home repairs! This comprehensive eBook empowers you to confidently take on a wide array of household maintenance tasks, tackle common problems, and transform your living space without breaking the bank. As a reader, you'll be treated to a treasure trove of practical knowledge and easy-to-follow tips spread across 50 informative chapters. From essential tools, safety precautions, and basic fixes to advanced techniques for the seasoned DIY enthusiast, "Fix It Yourself" has got you covered. Bid goodbye to those ...

Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree's leisurely summer dreams involve rebuilding the front porch of her Maine fixer-upper and shingling the leaky tool shed out back. That's why she's hired the avenging angel of household hygiene, Bella Diamond, to keep her house--and her teenage son Sam--in tip-top shape. But when Bella confides in Jake that she's been receiving death threats, Jake has two choices: find out who is frightening the hapless housekeeper--or risk losing her.

A new revolutionary breakthrough in dental health. Can you regrow teeth? That’s the question you’re probably wondering. The answer is...yes...but not in the way you may think. Let’s put it this way, your body can’t grow back a new tooth like it would for a piece of hair, nail, or skin layer that naturally replaces itself. However, a tooth can be regrown on a surface level which is known as: tooth remineralization.

As a toddler, Jacobia Tiptree watched a man kill her mother. Jake once believed that man to be her father. Now, 35 years after the murder, as the real killer's long-delayed trial is about to begin, the defendant has vanished. Jake tries to distract herself from murder with the constant attempts to keep her 1823 Federal-style fixer-upper from tumbling down on her head. But when her best friend's infant daughter suddenly goes missing, Jake feels her dark past wrapping itself around her.

You don’t need to pay an engineer to repair your HVAC system… Not when you have one beside you every step of the way. Do you pride yourself on never having to pay for what you could do yourself? Are you determined to renovate your home without the need to shell out for extra labor? You’re in good company… The average American household has 9 DIY jobs on the go… and nearly half the population is eager to tackle them independently… But the reality is that most homeowners will only complete four this year… If they’re lucky. One of the biggest reasons for this is a lack of ...

Spring has sprung in Eastport, Maine, and in Jacobia Jake Tiptree's 1823 Federal style fixer-upper, that means a housecleaning so thorough even the skeletons in the closet get polished! But nothing can prepare Jake for what she'll uncover: a trio of mysteries certain to make her usual home repair projects seem as simple as scraping paint. What do an old book hidden in Jake's cellar, the appearance of her ex-husband's ghost, and the murder of her housekeeper's son have in common? Only Jake can jigsaw the clues into place - and she'd better do it fast, before a killer snares her in a trap she can't escape.

Want to handle basic auto repairs yourself? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the nuts and bolts of diagnosing trouble and performing maintenance and repairs on your vehicle. You'll explore each system and keep everything running in tiptop shape, including how to change coolant and oil, repair leaks, and check breaks. Along with learning about rollover protection, you will also discover how to utilize stability control. Plus, you'll see how to go green on the road - from recycling oil to choosing alternatively fueled vehicles.

Christmas is just weeks away, but what Jacobia Jake Tiptree discovers at Faye Anne Carmody's house is far from festive: a dazed Faye Anne covered with blood. Her no-good husband, Merle--Eastport's butcher and least-liked citizen--is nowhere in sight. Nowhere, that is, until Jake finds his body--wrapped in his own butcher paper. It looks like an open-and-shut case, but Jake isn't convinced. Then another resident turns up dead, and Jake knows the trail doesn't begin--or end--with Merle.

Are you passionate about bicycles and have a knack for fixing things? 'How to Start a Home-Based Bicycle Repair Business' is your ultimate guide to turning your hobby into a thriving home-based business. This comprehensive guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on establishing your repair business, attracting customers, and ensuring excellent service while operating from home. From mastering repair techniques to building a customer base and managing your finances, this book covers everything you need to get your bicycle repair business rolling.

For ex-Wall Streeter Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her teenage son, Sam, September promises tranquil days winter-proofing their rambling handyman's special of a home in Eastport, Maine. But there's nothing idyllic about this Down East autumn. For starters, the return of truly vicious native son Reuben Tate stirs up the town. And when somebody slits Reuben's throat and hangs his corpse on the cemetery gate, the police trace a bloodied scalpel to surgeon Victor Tiptree - Jake's former husband.

Since she bought her rambling fixer-upper of a house, Jacobia Tiptree has gotten used to finding things broken. But her latest problem isn't so easily repaired. Along with the rotting floor joists and sagging support beams, there's the little matter of the dead man in Jake's storeroom, an ice pick planted firmly in his cranium. Jake's unknown guest turns out to be local boy turned billionaire Threnody McIlwaine.