DIY for Renters: Don't Call the Landlord: A Renter's Guide to Repairs and Personalizations That Won't Break Your Lease

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DIY for Renters Dont Call the Landlord is a complete repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rentsnot ownstheir home. Its designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical, safe, and dont conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. Also included are tips on taking down and removing upgrades when its time to move out of the rental unit so you can get your security deposit back in full. Packed with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and color photos, this book teaches basic repair skills that potential future homeowners will use for the rest of their lives. Author Charles Byers, an experienced vocational school educator, shows how to address all of the normal maintenance issues that every home encounters, from squeaky doors and floors, wet basements, and replacing light switches to installing ceiling fans, plumbing, heating, and electrical repairs. Byers guides the reader to complete each project as inexpensively and perfectly as possible, using readily available materials from the local home center.

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Good how-to advice for tenants with clear images and helpful instructions to get a job done right.

Learn how to be your own handyman and fix plumbing, electrical and painting issues around your home!

Author Bio

Charles Byers taught at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in the carpentry department for 12 years, where he created numerous innovative adult continuing education programs for carpentry, historic building preservation, apprenticeship instruction and electrical technology. He established and now teaches in a new residential remodeling department at the college, covering all facets of building, remodeling and maintenance of residential buildings.