Trade Secrets: Fix Your Home Like a Pro!

By Reader's Digest Association

Trade Secrets teaches quickly, safely and effectively how to complete those projects we often put off because we don't know quite how to do them or because we don't have the time to do them. We all have household projects that we keep putting off because we don't quite know how to go about doing them or we simply don't have the time. Now, Trade Secrets can help you shorten your to-do list by teaching you how to complete those projects quickly, safely and effectively. This book will walk you through big projects and also provide tips and tricks that will make the jobs simpler. The tips and techniques include: Putting together a kit of essential tools Tips on basic wall repair Understand how to choose and install proper blinds How to repair holes in plaster How to hang a heavy picture Tips for sanding a large area How to build a home theater system The basics of upholstery Common exterior paint problems and solutions How to sharpen a mower blade Fixing a sluggish garage door Understand how to choose and install proper blinds Next time you have a project to do around the house, just check Trade Secrets for the proper procedure to follow, tools to use and tricks to speed and improve your work. You'll be done in no time and your house will look better than ever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606524860
• ISBN13: 9781606524862
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Trusted Media Brands
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher