“Marie Leonard has done a great service to women—and to folks like me: people who, regardless of gender, find the spirit willing but the skills and understanding spotty. She knows that there is no such thing as a dumb question and explains with clarity and simplicity everything from the workings of a utility knife to how to fix a leaky faucet. Clear, concise, and generous in spirit, this is the book I will buy for my daughters and wife and read when they’re not looking.”
—Bruce Irving, producer of This Old House for 17 years, independent renovation consultant, writer and produce of new TV series This New House
“Ms. Leonard can’t come to all our homes and teach us to hang a picture or replace a doorknob. But she has sent this book and we would be wise to read it.”
—Kathy’s Remodeling Blog Read
“This is a great book to help with those basic tasks that I should know, but am too embarrassed to ask: how to fix a leaky faucet, hang a shelf, replace a light fixture or even paint a wall.”
—Apartment Therapy Read
“Simple, step-by-step advice reveals how to hang pictures, patch holes and do other common fix-its, no orange Home Depot apron required.”
—Express Night Out Read
“For the absolute beginner, this is a baseline, complete with the fundamentals of tools, materials, and techniques. Projects are all about basic home care, with minimal illustrations. The standout feature is the superb almost nurturing writing. In the vein of Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet’s “Dare To Repair” series, this book is recommended for new tinkerers.”
—Library Journal
