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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 643.7 EAN: 9781594867859 Edition: 1st ISBN: 1594867852 Label: Rodale Books Manufacturer: Rodale Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 416 Publication Date: July 08, 2008 Publisher: Rodale Books Release Date: July 08, 2008 Studio: Rodale Books Editorial Review: Product Description: From the man who’s been called the Mad Scientist of Home Improvement—who taught Jay Leno to shave with Jif Peanut Butter and helped Rosie O’Donnell condition her hair with Reddi-wip—here is another irresistible volume filled with fun, offbeat ways to fix things around the house and garden using brand-name products already on hand. Readers will delight in this treasure trove of quick, inexpensive fixes such as how to: -fix a broken dishwasher with Kool-Aid -remove water stains from wood furniture with Miracle Whip -spackle holes in walls with S.O.S.steel wool pads -remove wallpaper with Heinz white vinegar -clean driveway spills with Coca-Cola -repair scratched woodwork with Maxwell House coffee -start a car with Bayer aspirin Organized from A to Z by topic and area of the home and jam-packed with "Strange Facts" and fascinating sidebars, this fun-to-read book presents nearly 1,000 cleaning, organizing, and home-repair problems that cover everything from barbecues to bathtubs, carpets to ceiling fans, sprinkler systems to swimming pools. It makes a great gift and is a practical guide for anyone looking for a simple way to tackle everyday problems and repairs. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Nothing But a WASTE of Money!I can't believe I actually paid money for this! First of all, please note that of the "1,971 solutions" many of them are nearly identical solutions, i.e. remove a water ring by rubbing with Johnson's Baby Oil, remove a water ring by rubbing with Star Olive Oil, remove a water ring by rubbing with Wesson Corn Oil, remove a water ring by rubbing with Land O' Lakes Butter, remove a water ring by rubbing with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, remove a water ring by rubbing with Turtle Wax ... Read More Rating:  - Fix-it MagicA very informative read using alot of everyday household items on hand along with being user friendly and eliminating the use of hazardous cleaners...some products use some interesting combinations needless to say but i feel that this book is certainly a worthwhile read and can save you some money overall.. |
