How to fix absolutely anything : a homeowner's guide

374 Pages·2014·96.84 MB·english

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ISBN: 978-1-62914-186-2
eISBN: 978-1-62914263-0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
KITCHEN
Fix a Broken Kitchen Cabinet Hinge
Free Hanging-Glass Rack
Fix a Broken Refrigerator Door Shelf
Stripped Knobs and Pulls
Fix the Seal on Your Oven Door
Rescuing Cast Iron
Oven Element Repair
How to Re-Tip a Knife Using Dremel
How to Make a Bread Knife Handle
Multi-Purpose Holder from Kitchen Whisk
Easiest Cupboard Pan-Lid Organizer
Refresh That Old Plastic Cutting Board
Magnetic, Under-Shelf Spice Rack
Universal Knife Block
81-Can Dispenser and Organizer
Roll-Out Pantry
GARAGE
Fixing a Car’s Radiator
How to Fix a Totaled Car for a Fraction of the Estimate
Fix Stripped Bike Pedal Threads
Car Battery Goes Dead after a Few Days
Change an Ignition Switch without Removing the Dashboard
Fix a Motorcycle Flat Tire
How to Fix a Bike Chain
Sharpen Your Drill Bits
Fix Your Old Car Door Seals
How to Fix a Flat Tire
New Guard for a Trouble or Work Light
How to Repair Your Windshield
Clean Your Headlights with Toothpaste
How to Fix Rust Spots on a Car
Store Your Bikes on a Rack in Your Home
Repairing a Car Console Armrest
FASHION
Broken Plastic Buckle on a Nylon Strap
Fix Broken Pin Badges
How to Fix a Drawstring Waistband
Cheap Fix for a Quartz Watch
Sugru Paracord Zipper Pulls
Patch Your Jeans without a Patch
Ten-Minute Belt Fix with Common Tools
Fix a Zipper with a Broken Tooth
Desperate-Quick-Fix Your Shoe Sole
Fix Your Peeling Flip-Flops or Shoes
Fix Your Velcro Sandals to Handle Wide Feet
How to Fix Torn Converse Sneakers and Replace Eyelets
Repairing a Zipper (Cheap)
Repair Broken Glasses Hinge
How to Fix a Zipper
Shoe Sole Repair/Improvement
Aglet/Shoelace Repair
Patching Denim
BEDROOM
Air Mattress Repair
Reconstructive Surgery for a Suitcase
Minimalist-Style Dresser with Electronics Bay
Refinished Lamp
Hang Your Bed from the Ceiling
Folded Cardboard Window Blind
Walk-in Closet Makeover on Budget
Raised Bed with Bookshelves for Storage
Murphy Bed with Sliding Doors
Bookcase Door That Replaces Your Door
Laptop Stand for Bed
Hanging Jewelry Organizer from Utensil Holder
Iron Pipe Shoe Rack
BATHROOM