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". . . readers will count on Popular Mechanics' advice." --Booklist
(starred review) For any home repair, big or small, homeowners can
turn to this practical and portable reference. Got a squeaky floor
or a rattling door? Is your grout a color you don't recognize
anymore? From quick fixes like linking broken chains and patching
drywall to more involved projects like replacing a fuel line and
bleeding your brakes, Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything is the
handy and reliable go-to guide for the most common household
problems offering a primer on plumbing, unexpected hacks like using
a golf tee to fill a stripped screw hole, instructions for tuning
up the garage door, and so much more. Throughout the book Roy
Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics' senior home editor, answers
questions about the trickiest fix-its, including how to deal with a
recurring ceiling cracks or get rid of that stench from the kitchen
sink.. And because it's organized room by room, from basement to
bathroom to bedroom, it's simple to find the solution you need--so
you won't have to hire someone else to do the job.
This massive collection was originally published by Popular
Mechanics in 1931, with projects for the home, garden,
transportation and recreation. Clear, illustrated instructions show
readers how to:*build a porch swing*make a telescope*make a leather
belt *and more!More than 700 projects and more than 800
illustrations, this redesigned paperback is slated to have a new
introduction by David Stiles.
Develop new skills (card tricks!), make fun things (a water balloon
launcher!) and learn crazy-cool facts with this hands-on activity
book for ages 8 to 12 Do you want to find out weird-but-true facts
like how to safely enter a black hole or what to do if you meet a
mythological monster? Interested in hitting a dizzying ping-pong
trick shot or performing mind-blowing magic that'll amaze your
friends? Think it'd be fun to make the ultimate paper airplane or
an insane water balloon launcher? If you answered yes to any of
these questions, you've come to the right book! The editors of
Popular Mechanics put together this incredible, super-cool
collection of did-you-know facts, super-fun projects and astounding
skills for curious kids who like to discover stuff, build things,
goof around a lot - and sometimes make a big mess in the process.
(Don't tell your parents that last part!) On these totally
non-boring pages you'll discover: Weird facts about pets...like the
wild thing that happens when a dog shakes itself dry! The most
incredible things ever built...like a 50-foot tall robot! Hilarious
tricks and pranks to pull on your friends...if you dare! How to
have a million-dollar idea and how to get on Jeopardy! Pro secrets
for throwing a curveball and shooting a 3-pointer! How to contact
aliens! Plus, even more awesome stuff! (More awesome than talking
to aliens? Really? Yes, really!) Are you ready? Pick up this book
and let the adventures begin!
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