They’re small annoyances, but you don’t have to live withthem: a doorbell that doesn’t ring, a punctured wall, a squeaky stair. You’ll find solutions to these problems and many others inSunset’s new Home Repair Handbook (Lane Publishing Co.
, Menlo Park,Calif., 1985; $9.95). The 192-page book gives detailed suggestions for taking care ofroofs, ceilings, walls, doors, windows, floors, and more. You’llalso learn how to repair balky plumbing, heating, and electricalsystems, as well as major appliances.
Trouble-shooting charts matchspecific problems with solutions; step-by-step color illustrations andconsise directions help you get to work. The book opens with chapters on household emergencies and tools andmaterials you ought to have on hand. It ends with a chart of regularmaintenance steps you can take to prevent trouble.
Quick-fix suggestions and professional tips are sprinkled thoughoutthe book. A glossary clears up confusing terminology. The following three considered excerpts will give you an idea ofthe book’s helpfulness for all kinds of household repairs.
