If I had a hammer: The fun and easy way for do-it-yourselfers to repair home appliances and furniture  For anyone who's ever been frustrated by a repair shop rip-off or just wanted to join thousands of others in the DIY craze, How to Fix Everything For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide showing you how to troubleshoot and fix a wide range of furniture (with wobbly legs, for example) and household appliances — vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, toasters, blenders, radios, televisions, and even computers and printers.   Packed with step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, it's a must-have money-saver for the half of all homeowners who undertake Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home projects. This hands-on, DIY manual shows you not only how to fix faulty appliances but also tend to all those irritating repairs that cost more to have someone else fix than the item is worth. How to Fix Everything For Dummies is for you if you   Are a homeowner or an apartment dweller   Want to fix things around the house but aren’t sure where to start  Have some experience but need guidance on tackling more and larger repairs  May be frustrated about throwing things away because you don’t know where to go to repair them  Don’t want to pay for service calls when the problem is minor   Featuring clear, concise directions, How to Fix Everything For Dummies also covers the proper tools and materials to get the job done correctly without breaking the bank and important safety measures to take so you don’t hurt yourself. You’ll learn how to   Fix creaky stairs  Patch basement floors  Restore damaged carpets  Correct drywall and repair plaster walls  Fix door and cabinet hardware problems  Rewire fixtures  Get doorbells to work  Fix garage door openers  Unclog drains and fix leaky pipes  Mend wooden fences and decks  Repair minor cracks in the concrete driveway or pool  And a whole lot more  Additionally, this friendly guide is written in plain English and includes a list of home repairs you should not take on yourself but should leave for the professionals and tips on how to hire one. Grab your copy of How to Fix Everything For Dummies, grab your screwdriver and wrench, and get to work!  Read Less