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Get Home Improvement Tips from Barbara K!

Read her Book- -room for improvement!

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Get Home Improvement Tips from Barbara K!

Author and Home Improvement Expert Barbara Kavovit

Barbara K (aka Barbara Kavovit) offers loads of advise and information on making repairs and improvements to your home in her book room for improvement! Though some of the projects are not for the faint of heart, she makes everything sound logical and simple.

As a single mom, Barbara K has written this book with women in mind, but the advice and instructions would apply to anyone tackling the projects. With the attitude "If I can do it, so can you," you won't feel intimidated by Barbara's confidence.

Starting with suggestions for organizing a tool box (or bag), to setting up a work station, to selecting the right tools, the author prepares you for any task you might tackle.

From installing a dimmer on your dining room chandelier to patching worn vinyl flooring to installing storm windows and replacing locking doorknobs, Barbara K would have you think that home improvements are easy. Who needs a handyman?

With a list of tools and supplies needed for each job, her easy-to-follow directions, and well-drawn illustrations, you'll be fixing things in no time!

The book is logically laid out, consistent in format, and easy to follow. It will really make you want to get to work on all the projects that you have around your home. And you'll do it right this time!

Read an excerpt from room for improvement! by Barbara K.

~ Coral Nafie

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