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Lou Manfredini's House Smarts - (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Lou Manfredini, aka Mr. Fix-It, is the trusted friend every homeowner wishes he or she had--someone who knows houses.
  • About the Author: Lou Manfredini started working in a hardware store when he was thirteen years old.
  • 320 Pages
  • House + Home, Remodeling & Renovation

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About the Book



Lou Manfredini believes that understanding how a house works helps homeowners know what to do when something isn't working--and whom to call when help is needed. In this comprehensive manual that's perfect for all homeowners--young and old, new and experienced--Lou shares this philosophy and his own how-to tips. Illustrations throughout.



Book Synopsis



Lou Manfredini, aka Mr. Fix-It, is the trusted friend every homeowner wishes he or she had--someone who knows houses. In his fun, friendly, fully illustrated guide for both inexperienced and seasoned homeowners, he takes you through your entire house and around the yard, showing you how it all works and what to do when it doesn't. The result: You'll have a clear understanding of the systems that make up your house and gain the expert knowledge to proceed with any job, big or small--whether you're hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. Discover

- How your house works: an anatomy lesson
- The wonders of water--where it comes from and where it goes
- Getting wired--the magic of electricity
- Windows--ways to bring in the sunshine and keep out the drafts
- The joys of being floored--good floor construction and maintenance
- Wall power--it's not what's on them but what's in them that counts
- Decorating secrets the pros don't like to share

Plus Lou Manfredini's sixty-minute home inspection, an essential tool list, and an ABC glossary of terms: from air duct to weather stripping!



Review Quotes




"IF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR HOME WORKS, TRY THIS BOOK. . . . There are many homeowner guides available, but this one stands out because it is complete and easy to understand. The book does a good job of explaining homeowner basics, as well as what problems can be solved without an expensive expert."
--Los Angeles Times

"Lou Manfredini has found a way to take the intimidation out of your relationship with your home."
--MATT LAUER

"A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT."
--Wisconsin State Journal

"Lou Manfredini is truly the 'house-whisperer.' He shows you how to understand your home and how it works in a whole new way. A must-have for every homebody--you'll never look at your home in the same way again."
--SUSIE COELHO
Lifestyle expert and author of Susie Coelho's Everyday Styling

"A fact-filled, easy-to-understand manual for homeowners. It's funny and [Manfredini] tells great stories. We can't think of a better gift for new homeowners or, better yet, somebody thinking of buying a first home."
--New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Filled with helpful illustrations. . . .This book would be a great wedding gift or even a 'textbook' for the college student moving into his or her first apartment."
--Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

"Renovators and home-buyers, start here . . . A terrific guide for both seasoned and new homeowners, this tome tackles your abode from the ground up."
--American Way

"An entertaining guide that helps explain the many parts that make up a home."
--Library Journal



About the Author



Lou Manfredini started working in a hardware store when he was thirteen years old. He worked as a carpenter's apprentice in college and opened his own construction company in Chicago in 1985. His media career began ten years later when he pitched the idea of a call-in show to a local radio station. WGN-AM picked up the show, and Mr. Fix-It was born. T The radio show is now nationally syndicated, and Lou is also a frequent contributor to television and print media as well. He appears regularly on the Today Show, and has a bimonthly column in USA Weekend. He still runs his own construction company, and actively builds and renovates homes. Lou lives in Chicago with his wife and four children.

Curtis Rist is the coauthor of This Old House Homeowner's Manual. He is a former senior writer at both People and New York Newsday, and is currently a contributing editor for Discover and Family Fun. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.28 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inches (W) x .72 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.17 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: House + Home
Sub-Genre: Remodeling & Renovation
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Lou Manfredini
Language: English
Street Date: April 27, 2004
TCIN: 90852785
UPC: 9780345449894
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-6586
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.72 inches length x 7.4 inches width x 9.28 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.17 pounds
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