Home Rescue Vol. 5: Small Fixes

Easy repairs around the house anyone can do: doors, walls, faucets, tiles and furniture, plus how renters get their deposit back.

A squeaky door, a dripping faucet, a hole in the wall. You can fix them yourself. Thirty-five common fixes, ten basic tools, no experience needed.

This book is written for people who have never fixed anything. Every fix starts with a short summary of the time, difficulty and cost, so you know what you're in for before you begin. Then clear numbered steps and drawings take you through the job, with a "what to try next" if it doesn't work the first time.

Inside you'll learn how to:

• Choose the ten basic tools and use them safely
• Fix sticking, squeaking and swinging doors
• Patch holes and cracks in walls, and touch up paint
• Fix dripping faucets, blocked drains and running toilets
• Refresh tiles, grout and caulk
• Repair floors, windows, blinds and wobbly furniture
• Hang shelves, mirrors, pictures and TVs properly
• Get your deposit back with the move-out checklist
• Know when a job needs a professional

No wiring, no gas work and no plumbing behind walls: only small fixes a beginner can do safely. 36 simple drawings, flowcharts and tables make each step easy to follow.

What you get: an instant PDF download in full colour, 12 chapters, in two sizes: A4 (67 pages, best for printing) and A5 (best for phones and tablets).

Home Rescue is a series of practical guides that help you fix the everyday problems in your home yourself. Also in the series: Mold and Moisture; Stains, Spills and Snags; Repair, Restore or Recycle; and Cut Your Bills. Get all five in Home Rescue: The Complete Collection.