maintenance and repair

A comprehensive overview of cycling that provides detailed, photo-filled coverage of biking equipment, biking activities and techniques, bike types, fitness and competitive cycling, and bike maintenance.

A guide to caring for and repairing bicycles that includes information on how to stop mysterious noises, maintain and care for different kinds of brakes, handle the newest suspension forks, inspect and repair a bike after crashes, and other related topics.

Offers advice on how to care for a car, focusing on the preventive maintenance that is needed to avoid costly repairs; and discussing topics such as safety, dashboard lights and gauges, jump-starting, accidents, and buying a used car.

Gives detailed instructions for troubleshooting and repairing doors, windows, locks and weatherproofing.

Provides easy-to-follow instructions designed to help young women survive in the real world and solve a variety of household, automotive, and financial challenges.

Presents step-by-step color illustrations for various plumbing activities, covering systems, skills, and tools; pipe maintenance; common repairs; working with appliances such as water heaters, garbage disposals, and dishwashers; and more advanced projects such as planning a bathroom or vents.

Presents over 1,000 tips for do-it-yourself projects around the house, beginning with an overview of tools, safety, and techniques, and providing advice on activities such as painting, restoration, building shelves, installing plumbing fixtures, and decorating.

Covers basic maintenance procedures involved in caring for a bicycle.

A comprehensive, illustrated home and apartment reference manual for managing a clean, comfortable, and safe home for the the least possible expense and effort. Also discusses how to prepare for problems and deal with unexpected emergencies.

Review questions, activities, and practice questions help students learn how to service, troubleshoot, and repair modern automobiles.