[.ca] Fix It, Clean It, and Make It Last : The Ultimate Guide ... (ISBN 1890957887)

Don't waste your money:
This book is almost completely useless. I have just recently purchased an older house and was in need of a book to help me clean and fix many things I've never before encountered. I had 3 very specific items I immediately needed help with, 1)cleaning hardwood floors, 2)replacement of electrical outlets, and 3)removing old window caulk. Although the book had information on these three topics, it was of absolutely no help. The entries were very terse and generally insufficient in details for people - like me -- who really need help. For example, the section on hardwood floors, didn't tell me how to clean them, but did tell me how to fix a squeaky board. The book entry said, "find the squeaky board and put a screw in it". Again, this isn't really helpful enough to people who are buying "how to" books. The only graphics in the book are stock fill art; there are no diagrams or pictures that aid the descriptions in the text. My copy has already gone into my box of books to be donated to a local charity.

Very Helpful!:
I was pleased with your book, it has very many helpful hints. Several I've already heard, but many I haven't. I like the way the table of contents was layed out, and all of the resourceful recycling ideas included. The index is very helpful and I especially enjoyed the "Golden Oldie" included on certain pages.