Home Emergencies and Repairs Author:Staff of The Family Handyman Magazine From the dust jacket: "HOME EMERGENCIES AND REPAIRS starts with lists of the basic tools and equipment you should have on hand and then explains the proper use of each item. It covers all emergencies including floods, storms, fires, freezing terperatures, electrical failures, and tornadoes, as well as the sudden breakdown of household appliances... more », machinery, and faults in the building itself. Here is everything you need to know abaout plumbing, heating, electricity, ventilating, roofs, walls, foundations, etc., to either solve the problem or make a temporary repair that keeps you comfortable and safe until an expert arrives....
(included is)... -what type of adhesive and what type of lubricant is best suited to each type of job;
-How to repair a hole or crack in a water pipe;
-Steps to take to determine the trouble when your washing machine, refrigerator, or other major appliance won't start;
-What to do to keep your family safe and comfortable when the power fails;
_How to keep your furnace-oil, gas or coal-in good running order;
-How to remove all types of stains from floors;
-The various methods of waterproofing a basement;
-How to apply first aid to marred furniture surfaces;
-Steps to take to survive an earthquake, hurricane, fire, and other disasters;