A Guide To Make Home Repairs “Plumb” Easy (NAPSA)—Whether you live in a modest cottage or a sprawling estate, if you are a homeowner, chances are at somepoint you will be faced with a homerepairjob. Often, homeowners will try to do the job themselves, whetherit’s Si,> YA iheSuse(sy painting, landscaping or plumb- ing, in an effort to save money. Unfortunately, people can some- times get in over their heads when they try to tackle a job for which they lack the necessary skills or information. The good news for homeowners who like to do it themselves is that help is on the way in the : form of a new book. Plumbing 101 is said to give complete directions iw for overcoming 25 of the most common plumbing problems fac- ing homeowners. Aimed at homeowners withlit- tle or no do-it-yourself experience, Black & Decker Plumbing 101 (Creative Publishing international/July 2006/$18.95 paper- back) assumes no previous knowl- edge and claims to eliminate guesswork and confusion. Experts say homeowners who know what they are doing may be able to save a significant amount of money by making their own basic plumbing repairs. Plumbing 101 was created so homeowners could remedy the most common plumbing problems themselves. Some of the projects included are thawing frozen pipes, fixing a burst pipe, retrieving an item from the sink drain, stopping toilet runs and adjusting or replacing tank components, replacing a kitchen sink faucet, plus much more. Projects You Really Can Do : Aim | DAVID GRIFFIN Q Complete directions for overcoming 25 of the most common plumbing problems facing homeowners. Readers will learn how to: e Recover items from drain traps Fix leaky faucets e Stop runningtoilets Unclog every drain in the house e Add a showerto the bathtub Update bathroom and kitch- en faucets Replace a toilet and much more. Plumbing 101 is written by Dave Griffin, a professional handyman,landscaper and writer. Other books in the series include Wiring 101, Flooring 101 and Home Improvement 101. The book is available wherever books are sold. For more information, please visit www.creative pub.com.
