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The Family Handyman Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual

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The Family Handyman Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual

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When I see Reader’s Digest on a book, I know it’s going to be filled with great information that is easy to understand and gets right to the point. That is definitely true of the newly updated Complete Do It Yourself Manual from The Family Handyman.

The 528 page hardcover book contains a huge selection of instructions for repairs and home improvement projects. There are over 3,000 illustrations that make it easy for non-professionals to understand what needs to be done.

The manual includes some of the original projects, but has been updated to keep it relevant. There is an emphasis on using the best tools, supplies and technology for today to create long lasting improvements that are energy efficient, safe and functional for the way we live today.

This is an excellent resource guide to keep on hand for emergency repairs and fun projects around the house.


The Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual
Newly Updated
by Editors Of Family Handyman
isbn 978-1621452010
Pub. date 10/7/14

Description: “The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it’s revision in 2005. Over 10 million copies of READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold since it’s original publication in 1973. In 2005, the manual got bigger and better than ever, when The Family Handyman and Reader’s Digest joined forces and completely revised, updated, rewrote, and redesigned this home improvement classic. Now in 2014, The Family Handyman has once again updated and revised this do-it-yourself classic to make it relevant to today’s homeowners and DIYers . . .”

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  8. Amanda C. says

    My husband and I could really use this book–we are not exactly the most handy of individuals. This book looks great and I love Reader’s Digest!

  10. Elle says

    This would be a wonderful book to have around the house for those emergencies…or just for when you are bored and need a project.

  14. Donna Jacoby says

    My husband & I bought a house this year–I could really use this! Thank you for the giveaway!

  24. Jodi Kershuk says

    I NEED this! My husband is at work all of the time and I could get things done not having to wait on him.

  37. angie lilly says

    I would love to win this for my hubby. He is SO handy and usually knows how to do just about anything, but I bet he would still find this useful!
    BTW Please note that my email subscription is via my 14earth gmail account, not the account associated with my Facebook account. There was nowhere to put this information in the rafflecopter form.

  42. Mary says

    As a new homeowner of an older house, this would be very useful. I’m already discovering interesting ‘quirks’ that will need to be fixed eventually.

  43. David Smith says

    I really enjoy books like this one and I would love to add it to my collection. There are always tidbits that you would never think of that will help you fix things and improve things around the house.

  47. Carol Nine says

    I used to have a similar book from Reader’s Digest a long time ago. A lot of it is now outdated, so it would be nice to have this new one.

  50. Kathleen S. says

    I’d love this in my bookshelf! I’m going to need it, we are buying our first house. No more landlord, which means we are going to have to do things ourselves!

  64. Heather! says

    Oh man…I really cannot express how badly we need this book! LOL…it would be embarrassing. :)

  75. Carla says

    I like to do it myself when I can, so this would surely help me with things I haven’t tried yet.

  79. Vera S says

    This looks like a handy book to have. You never know when you might have to do those home repairs for yourself.

  80. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    We bought a VERY old brick Victorian 3-flat (we live in one (biggest nicest) until and the rent from the other pay the mortgage…

    The down side is that in this old relic of a building constantly EVERYTHING needs work, repairs, improvement and/or replacement.

    We REALLY can’t afford to hire professional for many/ most things so my Honey/Hubby is the DIY guy ~ we could really use a book like this!

  91. brenna says

    Would love to win this for hubs. Things go wrong from time to time and it’d be good to know how to fix them. Thanks!!

  94. Michelle Tucker says

    I’d love to give this to my oldest nephew, he’s 21. We always had one of these around the house when I was growing up. I think it’d be useful for him to have in his home too.

  99. Bryan E. says

    Thank You for the giveaway… a great DIY reference, we have a copy that is 30+ years old, held together with duct tape !