Spring is here, the flowers and shrubs are blooming. Everything looks fresh…except your house. Time to spring clean the exterior of your home! Where to begin can be overwhelming. Gutters need repair, the house should be power washed or maybe even painted. The concrete sidewalk leading to the front door cracked over the winter. You don’t have a clue on where to start let alone how to fix the problems! To help you get started, take a look at Black & Decker the Complete Photo Guide to Homeowner Basics. This home repair manual is a great all around home repair and maintenance guide for projects inside and out. Information to help you improve your home’s curb appeal include:
Clearing Clogged Gutters Fixing Sliding Screen Doors
Exterior Caulking Fixing Concrete Walkways
Repairing Stucco Pressure Washing a House
This home manual provides a list of the tools you need for the project, gives definition of terms you might need to know, gives a rating on how difficult the project is, and step-by-step instructions on how to complete the project. The photographs in this manual are wonderful. They clearly illustrate each step in the project. This guide is the perfect aid in jumpstarting all your spring projects. If you are interested in this book, come to the Home Neighborhood at the library. The Home Neighborhood is a one-stop shop for books and DVDs on home repair, remodeling, plumbing, wiring…anything you need to insure your home is the best it can be!