What's a Homeowner to Do?

Ships in November 2011. Watch the DIY series Million Dollar Contractor with Stephen Fanuka. In What s a Homeowner to Do?, Stephen Fanuka and Edward Lewine explain the basics of home repair and maintenance. From assembling a tool kit to understanding the pros and cons of casement and double-hung windows, from the ins and outs of moldings, faucets, and electrical outlets to the best way to maintain appliances and driveways, you ll find out everything you ll need to know to keep your home in fine working order.With hundreds of clear, helpful illustrations, this essential reference covers such topics as how to install a ceiling fan; determining the right amount of paint to buy; how to repair a loose stair tread; choosing the proper child safety gate; and many more.Most important, you ll get expert advice on when a repair is something you can do yourself and when it s best executed by a professional. In the process, you ll learn more than enough to speak knowledgeably about any problem with a hardware store clerk, a repairman, or a contractor.What's a Homeowner to Do? is the best home improvement guide ever!

A second-generation contractor, Stephen Fanuka has been one of the elite builders in New York City for more than two decades. He is the star of the DIY Network series Million Dollar Contractor, which premieres in October 2011. He is also a frequent guest on TV (The Nate Berkus Show, George to the Rescue, and others) and radio (Martha Stewart Living on Sirius).Edward Lewine writes the Domains and Ask the Contractor columns for The New York Times Magazine. He is the author of Death and the Sun: A Matador s Season in the Heart of Spain. He lives with his wife and children in a brownstone in Brooklyn, New York, that continually needs repairs.

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