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You Can Do It Yourself: Great Do It Yourself Home Improvements On A Budget Kindle Edition

by Gary Nealon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 70 ratings
Have you ever imagined that you could create the home of your dreams?
Do you watch DIY television shows and wish they would come to your house and create a stunning transformation?
Have you been nervous to take on that DIY project because you feel you don’t have the skills to make it happen?
The answer to all these questions lies in Gary Nealon’s You Can Do It Yourself: Great Do It Yourself Home Improvements On A Budget. This book gives you the basic skills you need to begin making fun and valuable changes to your home.
You may be looking to increase the value of your home before putting it on the market. Or you may just be interested in making your house into the home of your dreams. Whatever your desires, Nealon gives you the tools to do the remodel projects that will transform your home!
The best part of all of this—you will learn industry insider secrets that teach you to remodel ON A BUDGET! Gary knows the tricks of the trade, and teaches you how to get the most from your money when taking on any DIY project.
Gary’s projects include:
•How to install a ceiling fan
•How to lay wood flooring
•How to replace or install an electrical outlet
•How to mount a flat screen TV
•How to install a tile backsplash
•How to replace a faucet
•How to insulate your attic
All projects are marked by their difficulty, and each chapter ranges from the lower budget projects to the higher priced tasks.
You Can Do It Yourself gives you the basic skills you need to be King or Queen of your castle! No more will you rely on outside help for many of the fixes and upgrades you want to do in your home.
This book arms you with the basic skills you need to join the DIY revolution, and saves you money in the process!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E477CME
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Velocity House (July 22, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 22, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1624090184
  • Customer Reviews:
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Gary Nealon is an e-commerce expert, consultant, and founder of multiple seven- and eight-figure companies. For several years, he has been featured on the Inc 5000, The Philly 100, and The SmartCEO Future 50. He is also the author of the Amazon best seller 'You Can Do It Yourself: Great Do It Yourself Home Improvements on a Budget.'

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Customers find the DIY book easy to follow with clear descriptions of tasks, making it suitable for beginners. The projects are well-organized, with one customer noting they're rated by difficulty level, and another mentioning the book is divided by seasons. They appreciate the checklists and the extensive range of projects included. Customers consider the book good value for money, with one noting it saves a significant amount of money.

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19 customers mention "Ease of use"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to use, with clear descriptions of tasks and easy-to-follow fixes and tips, making it particularly suitable for beginner DIYers.

"...Other than that, the book goes through and addresses almost every aspect, including approximate costs, ideas, tools needed, and skill levels...." Read more

"...There are difficulty levels for each job, which makes it simple for you to pick which projects you can do, whether it’s installing windows or..." Read more

"...mounting a flat-screen TV to laying in new floors, step-by-step instructions make the task easy and lend confidence to the reader...." Read more

"The information is presented clearly in an easy-to-follow format...." Read more

10 customers mention "Level of difficulty"7 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's level of difficulty, with one customer noting that projects are rated from easy to hard, and another mentioning that they are explained very well.

"...Rating projects from easy to hard, this book goes through each different type of project...." Read more

"...I normally struggle to follow instructions, but the projects are explained very well so they were easy to follow...." Read more

"...It's just sloppy, and suggests a lack of attention to detail. And detail is what this book lacks!" Read more

"...I was impressed by Nealon's thoroughness: every project is rated by its potential difficulty, lists necessary supplies, and includes clear..." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money, with some mentioning it costs only $3, and one customer noting it helps save money on home improvements.

"...book goes through and addresses almost every aspect, including approximate costs, ideas, tools needed, and skill levels...." Read more

"...you should have no problems renovating your house, which will save you a ton of money!" Read more

"...But it was $3. I can't complain too much. I have definitely learned more than my investment!" Read more

"...Worth the money of buying this book and keeping it." Read more

3 customers mention "Book organization"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the organization of the book, with one mentioning it is well structured and another noting it is usefully organized by seasons.

"...The chapters are organized so you can easily reference the project or room you’re trying to renovate...." Read more

"...checklist any homeowner can go through, and it's usefully organized by seasons because different weather conditions require extra attention...." Read more

"...and my investment properties myself, I found this guide to be quite well organized and useful...." Read more

3 customers mention "Checklist quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the checklists in the book, with one mentioning they appreciate the reminder lists at the end.

"I especially liked the checklist at the end...." Read more

"Great quick reference. Love the reminder lists at the end. Maintenance through the seasons, a wonderful tool for any homeowner." Read more

"Good checklists...horrible DIY..." Read more

3 customers mention "Range of projects"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the variety of projects included in the book.

"...and addresses almost every aspect, including approximate costs, ideas, tools needed, and skill levels...." Read more

"...Addresses several projects, but never gets too far into detail on them. I would probably re-name it You Can Do It Yourself from 30,000 Feet...." Read more

"...The projects in the book have a huge range so you're bound to find something you've been wanting to try or something that you didn't know you've..." Read more

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  • RaeRae
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, too
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2013
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    While I don't normally pick up DIY books, I figured that having one for around the house might come in handy at some point. I don't consider myself particularly handy, but this book makes it much easier to grasp the concepts of home improvement. Rating projects from easy to hard, this book goes through each different type of project. Beginning with replacing an electrical outlet or faucet, all the way to installing a drop celling, there is something for every skill level, including my very beginning level. The only thing I wish if had included was more pictures of the actual process in the book itself. Sometimes it's hard for me to picture exactly what I'm supposed to be doing without a picture to guide me. Other than that, the book goes through and addresses almost every aspect, including approximate costs, ideas, tools needed, and skill levels. I would recommend this book to someone wanting more information about DIY home improvement.
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  • Col
    4.0 out of 5 stars Renovations Made Easy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013
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    This book offers a variety of advice that will allow you to renovate your home safely and easily. The chapters are organized so you can easily reference the project or room you’re trying to renovate. I normally struggle to follow instructions, but the projects are explained very well so they were easy to follow. There are difficulty levels for each job, which makes it simple for you to pick which projects you can do, whether it’s installing windows or replacing your faucet. I like that this book doesn't make you go above your comfort zone and doesn't make you feel bad for having to call for professional help.

    There are a multitude of tips that help you understand how to do the job best. Even someone who hasn’t done a single home renovation can accomplish something due to this book. After reading this book, you should have no problems renovating your house, which will save you a ton of money!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • BelitAm
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book for everyone!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2013
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    I have long mourned my general lack of usefulness around the house. When I picked up Gary Nealon's You Can Do It Yourself self-help book, I expected to learn how to recognize when something is wrong (so I can call someone to deal with it for me) at most. I was pleasantly surprised.

    In this book, you will find a simple guide to a number of vital home-improvement projects. From mounting a flat-screen TV to laying in new floors, step-by-step instructions make the task easy and lend confidence to the reader. I was impressed by Nealon's thoroughness: every project is rated by its potential difficulty, lists necessary supplies, and includes clear descriptions of the tasks to be performed.

    Successful home improvement entails more than the purchase of equipment. Nealon discusses important issues such as monetary and time budgeting, realistic expectations, and even subcontracting more demanding projects. I was surprised to learn that many out-of-the-box furniture and "bargain" equipment bundles are actually substandard - ease apparently does not equal value. Nealon also spends some time familiarizing readers with vital components of their households; tips in dealing with electrical black-outs were of particular value to me, as such can occur without much warning.

    All in all, I found the book immensely helpful!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Robb Zbierski
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great For Beginner DIYer
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013
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    Picked this up as a resource to have as we just bought a fixer-upper. Addresses several projects, but never gets too far into detail on them. I would probably re-name it You Can Do It Yourself from 30,000 Feet. But it was $3. I can't complain too much. I have definitely learned more than my investment!
    One person found this helpful
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  • Alee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Includes a plethora of projects to keep you busy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013
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    The information is presented clearly in an easy-to-follow format. I like that Gary Nealon first addresses any DIY-beginner's concern: how to stay within your home improvement budget. The projects in the book have a huge range so you're bound to find something you've been wanting to try or something that you didn't know you've been wanting to try: "How to Tape & Mud Drywall," "How to Hang a Door," and "Preparation for Laying a New Floor," to name a few. There's an extensive list of projects one can do, so much so that it's a little mind boggling how many fix-its I could have done myself. No need to call the handyman, I can fix this leaky faucet with a few materials from my house and a quick trip to Home Depot or Lowes. The most helpful part of the book was the bonus section in which Nealon provides you with a maintenance checklist any homeowner can go through, and it's usefully organized by seasons because different weather conditions require extra attention. This is a book I will keep on a shelf and return to again and again whenever I want to start a project or save some money.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Sir Dundee
    1.0 out of 5 stars Too Little Info to be Helpful to Newbies
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013
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    I have done a fair amount of DIY projects & house maintenance over the years, but the truth of the matter is, I'm no pro. I always research before I start, and I thought this book would be helpful and a good addition to my DIY library. Alas, No on both counts.

    I am stunned by the 4+-star reviews this book has received. It is wholly devoid of any illustrations and the "step-by-step" instructions are so sketchy as to be laughable.

    My other problems with this guide are 1) instances of poor grammar and 2) typos and spelling errors. It's just sloppy, and suggests a lack of attention to detail. And detail is what this book lacks!
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  • Pamela
    5.0 out of 5 stars You can Do It Yourself
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
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    I found this book will be with me for a very long time. Written in plain
    simple form, it will help out the new homeowner and the old homeowner.
    It did make me realize that I have age limitations but that there is still
    alot that I can do around my own home. I would suggest this book
    for people that want to do a repair but has no idea how to get started.
    The tools and supplies necessary are listed so you don't get started
    and have to stop and run to a store. This book is for anyone that
    wants to do their own repairs. Pamela
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