Home Repair

In DIY Home Repairs: Essential Tips and Tricks for Men and Women, we have organized the content in a hierarchical manner to ensure a smooth learning experience for our listeners. Each subchapter is carefully numbered to guide you through the various topics covered in this comprehensive guide. Whether you are a man, a woman, a repairman, or simply an adult looking to enhance your DIY skills, this book is tailored to meet your needs. We understand that home repairs can be overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and guidance, anyone can tackle these tasks like a pro.

When DIY enthusiast Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her friend, Ellie White, agree to refurbish Eastport's most disreputable old dwelling, Harlequin House, pulling up the floorboards reveals something far more sinister than dry rot. A hidden trapdoor unearths the skeleton of a notorious 1920s flapper with a fresh corpse sitting neatly beside her. With a good old-fashioned Maine murder on their hands, Jake and Ellie are hot on the trail of the murderer - but this time more than their reputations may be on the line.

HVAC Scams Exposed: How to Hire Smart, Avoid Overpaying, and Ensure Quality Repairs Every year, homeowners waste thousands on overpriced HVAC repairs, deceptive service contracts, and low-quality installations. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this case study-driven guide, you’ll see real homeowner experiences, revealing common industry pitfalls—so you can hire smarter, negotiate confidently, and avoid costly mistakes.Inside this book, you’ll learn: ✔ How to spot HVAC scams before they drain your wallet ✔ Hidden fees & pricing tricks technicians use—and how to challenge ...

Home repairs can be a very frustrating experience, especially when you are unfamiliar with the repairs needed to be done ASAP. These repairs can lead to expensive costs - if you can get a contractor to call you back and if they show up on time. And those are big "ifs"! Don't you wish you could just take the repairs into your own hands and forget the hassle of trying to get a repairman to come and fix them? Now you can!

With an easy-to-understand approach, Cost Estimation: Methods and Tools provides comprehensive coverage of the quantitative techniques needed by professional cost estimators and for those wanting to learn about this vibrant career field. Featuring the underlying mathematical and analytical principles of cost estimation, the book focuses on the tools and methods used to predict the research and development, production, and operating and support costs for successful cost estimation in industrial, business, and manufacturing processes.

When machines go on strike who can survive? Who will stand in their way when they join forces to get rid of us? We have become so much depended on machinery and technology that we can barely do anything without them. Picture a world without machinery and we have nothing, we are plunged back into the stone age, to a time when we are unable to do anything complex, we were helpless as an infant and always at mercy to the forces of nature . Shouldn't we rethink our building strategies altogether?

Dive into the exciting world of vehicle maintenance with our eBook, "Van Maintenance 101". It's the perfect companion for van owners striving for holistic knowledge and understanding of their vehicle. Initiate your adventure with an in-depth exploration into the anatomy of your van in Chapter 1, followed by a comprehensive illustration of the various systems in Chapter 2, offering you a complete map of your trustworthy van. Starting a new chapter of your van maintenance journey, familiarize yourself with essential tools in Chapter 3 that are instrumental in guaranteeing the smooth operation...

Are you passionate about bicycles and have a knack for fixing things? 'How to Start a Home-Based Bicycle Repair Business' is your ultimate guide to turning your hobby into a thriving home-based business. This comprehensive guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on establishing your repair business, attracting customers, and ensuring excellent service while operating from home. From mastering repair techniques to building a customer base and managing your finances, this book covers everything you need to get your bicycle repair business rolling.

The fourth book in Melanie Jackson's bestselling Miss Henry Cozy Mystery Series. "Melanie Jackson pens a sumptuous modern gothic." ---Booklist What could be more fun than restoring an old castle? It turns out that almost anything would be better for Juliet Henry who is baking away in her lonely tower room with only the history of old tragedy for company. Already strapped for cash, the project is further endangered when the victim of an old murder is found bricked up in a fireplace and the body reignites old rumors of haunts and curses. But it is the modern day killer who puts everyone at ...

Are you tired of the mundane routine of everyday life? Are you craving adventure and freedom? Do you dream of hitting the open road, exploring new places, and waking up with a different view every day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to read Rolling Home: The Ultimate Guide to Van Life. This comprehensive eBook is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to embrace the van life lifestyle. With expert advice, tips, and tricks, Rolling Home will take you on an exciting journey of self-discovery and exploration. In Chapter 1, you'll discover what van life is all ...

Are you proficient in fixing appliances and eager to transform that skill into a profitable business? How to Start a Home-Based Appliance Repair Business is your ultimate guide to launching a successful repair service right from your home. Whether you're an experienced technician or an ambitious self-starter, this guide will help you navigate every aspect of building, managing, and expanding your repair business.

Tired of calling a contractor for every small issue in your home—and paying hundreds each time? Fix It, Don’t Finance It is the practical homeowner’s blueprint for mastering essential repairs, cutting maintenance costs, and taking control of your house instead of letting it drain your wallet. This book skips the fluff and walks you step-by-step through the 30 most common (and overpriced) home fixes—from dripping faucets to dead outlets, squeaky doors to silent thermostats. No filler, no technical jargon, just clear explanations and proven methods for fixing what breaks, without the ...

Unlock the power of digital marketing to transform your home service business! In "Digital Marketing for Home Service Businesses," seasoned digital marketing expert Mike Carson shares proven strategies and actionable insights tailored specifically for the unique needs of home service providers.

Jake Tiptree has a problem. A coven of self-styled witches has taken over her Eastport, Maine, waterfront rental property for Halloween - and their repair requests are annoyingly frequent. But while Jake is normally game to take on any fixer-upper challenge, she'd rather be tackling her own needed repairs on her 1823 Federal-style home. Until, that is, preacher Gene Dibble turns up dead - and the whole town is convinced that Jake and her tenants are up to sorcery and skullduggery.

It began with the mysterious disappearance of Harriet Hollingsworth - Eastport, Maine's, snoopiest resident. Everyone is convinced the old busybody bolted out of town to escape her creditor - everyone except Jake and her best friend, Ellie, who suspect otherwise. But they'll need to come up with proof more sinister than a pair of abandoned binoculars. Just as Jake starts poking around for clues, things take a troubling turn for the worse.

Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree is deep in her latest home improvement project when she notices the man repeatedly biking past her house. His face is unsettlingly familiar, but his chilling message seems inexplicable: Blood shows up again. Murder will out. Back in her days as a hotshot financial manager she did business with plenty of shady characters, but she's still baffled as to the identity of her nemesis - until she receives a photo of a murdered man. Now Jake knows what she's up against.

Looking to restore an old home to its former glory? Then "From Ruins to Riches" is exactly what you need! This comprehensive guide by restoration expert, John Smith, takes you through every step of the restoration process – from start to finish. Starting with understanding the value of old homes, Smith provides valuable insights into planning your restoration project, budgeting for it, and executing it flawlessly. In chapter 4, Smith delves into the crucial step of demolition and cleanup. Repairing and replacing old and damaged components, retrofitting your home for energy efficiency, and...

Are you ready to avoid bad decisions, advice, and repairs? If you are a homeowner that wants to learn how to avoid making bad decisions when properly repairing your crawl space, this is the book for you. Most homeowners are unaware of the role the crawl space has on indoor air quality. Many look for quick cheap fixes that can make the problems worse and are a complete waste of time and money.

>Driving deep into the woods to her husband's cottage with her best friend in tow, Jake knows she has a challenging week ahead of her. Aside from saying good-bye to paved roads and indoor plumbing, Jake bet her husband that she could finish building the cottage porch in only a few days. But as they set to work, they soon realize that they're not alone. Recently escaped from prison and having fled into the woods, Dewey Hooper recognizes Jake the instant he sees her. Her testimony got him sent away for murder years ago and here he can finally exact his revenge.

As an epic nor'easter bears down on the idyllic island town of Eastport, Maine, Jacobia Tiptree hurries to prepare her antique house for the big blow, while the town battles to evacuate tourists and save the beloved 200-year-old Seaman's Church steeple, threatened by the storm. But when a local teen beauty-pageant winner from a troubled family is found murdered in the steeple's bell tower and Jake's son Sam's visiting childhood friend comes under scrutiny as a suspect, the resulting storm of gossip and suspicion rivals anything the Atlantic could brew up.