Help, It's Broken!: A Fix-It Bible for the Repair Impaired

by Arianne Cohen

Book Overview

"I can lick any son-of-a-bitch in the world." So boasted John L. Sullivan, the first modern heavyweight boxing champion of the world, a man who was the gold standard of American sport for more than a decade, and the first athlete to earn more than a million dollars. He had a big ego, big mouth, and bigger appetites. His womanizing, drunken escapades, and chronic police-blotter presence were godsends to a burgeoning newspaper industry. The larger-than-life...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936297477
• ISBN13: 9781936297474
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Filipacchi Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Grade 7 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Be Calm in a Crisis

This book not only explains how to fix common household problems, it also helps you figure out who and when to hire an expert, and what questions to ask. I have fixed my toilet and leaky faucets -- all by myself. The chimney cleaning and repair jobs were hired out -- happily. It's easy to read, easy to look up specific household repairs. Wonderful explanations on how things work.

Funny _and_ helpful? A must-have

If you buy just one basic home-repair book, get this one; I couldn't believe that it would actually come in handy, but when my college ring fell down the sink, "Help! It's Broken" helped me save my jewelry and keep my sanity-- without calling a plumber. I was also happy to find that the guide came without the zzz factor of most home repair books; it's obvious the author put a lot of time into making sure readers wouldn't get bored or frustrated. I would highly recommend this book for any new homeowner, renter, or college student; I'm planning on getting another for my friend's housewarming gift.

A must have for home and apartment owners!

This book covers everything and the author has a great sense of humor throughout. It reads well and is the first home-repair book that is easy to understand