Home Repair Bestsellers

by Library Journal
May 21, 2010 | Filed in Archive

By LJ Staff

1Help, It's Broken!: A Fix-It Bible for the Repair-Impaired. [P] Arianne Cohen. Three Rivers: Crown. 2005. ISBN 1-4000-9840-8. $11.95.
2Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Home Wiring. [P] 3d ed. Creative Publishing Intl. 2005. ISBN 1-58923-213-5. $24.95.
3Black & Decker the Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement. [HC] Creative Publishing Intl. 2005. ISBN 1-58923-212-7. $34.95.
4Renovation: A Complete Guide. [HC] 3d ed. Michael W. Litchfield. Taunton. 2005. ISBN 1-56158-588-2. $39.95.
5Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair. [HC] Creative Publishing Intl. 2004. ISBN 1-58923-181-3. $34.95.
6Working with Tile. [P] Lane & Tom Meehan. 2005. Taunton. ISBN 1-56185-677-3. $19.95.
7Lowe's Complete Home Improvement and Repair. [HC] 2d ed. Sunset Bks. 2005. ISBN 0-376-00922-5. $34.95.
8Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Home Plumbing. [P] 3d ed. Creative Publishing Intl. 2005. ISBN 1-58923-201-3. $24.95.
9Ugly's Electrical References. [P] George V. Hart. Burleson Distributing Corp. ISBN 0-9623229-7-0. $14.95.
10Tools: A Tool-by-Tool Guide to Choosing and Using 150 Home Essentials. [P] Steve Dodds. Firefly. 2005. ISBN 1-55407-060-0. $19.95.
11Wiring Simplified: Based on the 2005 National Electrical Code. [P] 41st ed. H.P. Richter & others. Park Publishing, Inc. 2005. ISBN 0-9719779-0-9. $12.95.
12Stanley Complete Drywall. [P] Stanley Bks: Meredith. 2005. ISBN 0-696-22549-2. $14.95.
13Roofing, Flashing, and Waterproofing. [P] Fine Homebuilding Eds. Taunton. 2005. ISBN 1-56158-778-8. $17.95.
14Flooring: The Essential Source Book for Planning, Selecting, and Restoring Floors. [P] Elizabeth Wilhide. Ryland Peters & Small. 2005. ISBN 1-84172-998-1. $19.95.
15Remodeling a Basement: Expert Advice from Start to ­Finish. [P] Roger German. Taunton. 2004. ISBN 1-56158-659-5. $19.95.
16Dare To Repair Plumbing. [P] Julie Sussman & Stephanie Glakas-Tenet. 2005. Collins: HarperCollins. ISBN 0-06-083458-7. $7.95.
17How To Fix Everything for Dummies. [P] Gary Hedstrom & others. For Dummies. 2005. ISBN 0-7645-7209-1. $19.99.
18Ultimate Guide to Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging and Finishing. [P] rev. ed. John D. Wagner. Creative Homeowner. 2005. ISBN 1-58011-270-6. $14.95.
19Black & Decker Home Improvement 101: Everyday Care & Repair Made Easy. [P] Creative Publishing Intl. 2005. ISBN 1-58923-180-5. $24.95.
20Green Remodeling: Changing the World One Room at a Time. [P] David Johnston & Kim Master. New Society Pubs. 2004. ISBN 0-86571-498-3. $29.95.

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