Outdoor Fix-it 101: Projects You Really Can Do Yourself

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Yes, You Can!

The outside of your house and landscape is crucially important. Not only is the outer street appeal of your home critical to property values, but keeping your roof, siding and landscape in good shape protects the inside of your home and makes a comfortable life possible for you and your family.

Outdoor Fix-it 101 offers detailed, fool-proof instruction for completing more than 25 of the most common exterior repairs and maintenance projects. From foundation to roofline and everything in between—Outdoor Fix-it 101 is your guide to keeping your house and landscape safe from the weather, animal pests, and intruders.

Table of Contents

• Welcome to Outdoor Fix-it 101
• Orientation
  
  PROJECTS
  
  
• Fixing Clogged Gutters
• Touching Up Exterior Paint
• Pestproofing Your House
• Repairing Stonework
• Fixing a Sliding Screen Door
• Tuning Up Double-Hung Windows
• Repairing Facia & Soffits
• Exterior Caulking
• Pressure Washing a House
• Fixing a Concrete Walk
• Repairing an Asphalt Driveway
• Fixing Broken Glass Panes
• Repairing Concrete Steps
• Repairing and Painting a Fence
• Fixing a Worn Gate
• Basic Siding Repairs
• Renewing a Wood Deck Finish
• Replacing Damaged Roof Shingles
• Gas Grill Tune-up
• Installing Locksets & Deadbolts
• Garage Door Tune-up
• Tuning-up a Lawn Mower
• Installing a Storm Door
• Installing House Gutters
• Repairing Stucco
• Metric Conversions
• Index

About the Author

Steve Willson was the Home Improvement Editor for Popular Mechanics for more than 20 years. He lives with his family in the Catskill Mountains of New York.

Outdoor Fix-it 101: Projects You Really Can Do Yourself