Home Repair

Christmas is just weeks away, but what Jacobia Jake Tiptree discovers at Faye Anne Carmody's house is far from festive: a dazed Faye Anne covered with blood. Her no-good husband, Merle--Eastport's butcher and least-liked citizen--is nowhere in sight. Nowhere, that is, until Jake finds his body--wrapped in his own butcher paper. It looks like an open-and-shut case, but Jake isn't convinced. Then another resident turns up dead, and Jake knows the trail doesn't begin--or end--with Merle.

For ex-Wall Streeter Jacobia Jake Tiptree and her teenage son, Sam, September promises tranquil days winter-proofing their rambling handyman's special of a home in Eastport, Maine. But there's nothing idyllic about this Down East autumn. For starters, the return of truly vicious native son Reuben Tate stirs up the town. And when somebody slits Reuben's throat and hangs his corpse on the cemetery gate, the police trace a bloodied scalpel to surgeon Victor Tiptree - Jake's former husband.

The Mobile and Manufactured Home Encyclopedia is an alphabetical listing of questions and answers covering a variety of topics from decorating and storage to insurance, mortgages, and repairs. It is a two-volume set. Volume 1 covers subjects from A-to-L Volume 2 covers subjects from M-to-Z

In DIY Home Repairs: Essential Tips and Tricks for Men and Women, we have organized the content in a hierarchical manner to ensure a smooth learning experience for our listeners. Each subchapter is carefully numbered to guide you through the various topics covered in this comprehensive guide. Whether you are a man, a woman, a repairman, or simply an adult looking to enhance your DIY skills, this book is tailored to meet your needs. We understand that home repairs can be overwhelming, but with the right knowledge and guidance, anyone can tackle these tasks like a pro.

Unlock the secrets of home repair and maintenance with "Maintenance and Repairs," your ultimate guide to transforming your living space into a well-oiled machine. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice homeowner, this book provides the wisdom and know-how to tackle any home-related challenge with confidence. Start your journey with a solid foundation as you dive into the basics of home repair, discovering why this book will become your go-to resource. Learn how to assess your home's needs, distinguish between urgent and routine repairs, and plan your approach with precision. ...

Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree's leisurely summer dreams involve rebuilding the front porch of her Maine fixer-upper and shingling the leaky tool shed out back. That's why she's hired the avenging angel of household hygiene, Bella Diamond, to keep her house--and her teenage son Sam--in tip-top shape. But when Bella confides in Jake that she's been receiving death threats, Jake has two choices: find out who is frightening the hapless housekeeper--or risk losing her.

Managing Home Maintenance and Repairs: $3 Solutions to Big Problems – The Homeowner’s Handbook to Organization and Upkeep Edition Feeling overwhelmed by home maintenance and repairs? Managing Home Maintenance and Repairs by Steve McChesney is your step-by-step guide to keeping your home running smoothly and stress-free. Whether you’re a new homeowner or a seasoned pro, this eBook is packed with practical advice and actionable tips to make home care manageable—and even enjoyable. Inside, you’ll discover: How to create a home maintenance calendar to stay organized year-round. ...

Butterknife Handyman is a guide for anyone who wants to be their own handyman! This book isn’t about perfect tools or perfect fixes. It’s about making things work with what you’ve got, even if just temporarily. Whether you’re a renter, a parent, a broke college student, someone moving into their first place, or just someone who refuses to let a leaky faucet win, this book is for you. Inside, you’ll find clever, low-risk household repairs and hacks using everyday items—like butter knives, shoelaces, duct tape, and even bubble gum! You’ll learn how to think like a problem-solver...

Do you wish you knew the basics of plumbing so you could handle most of the maintenance and repairs yourself? Then the Plumbing Book for Beginners is the perfect resource for you. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of plumbing and gives you the knowledge you need to become a DIY plumber.

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

Batteries come in various types, each designed to serve specific purposes and applications. The most common types include lead-acid, nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), and lithium-ion batteries. Lead-acid batteries are widely used in vehicles and for backup power systems. They are known for their reliability and low cost but have a limited lifespan and require regular maintenance. NiCd batteries are often found in power tools and older electronic devices. They are durable and can handle deep discharges, but they suffer from memory effect, which can reduce their overall ...

A bakehouse in the making. A dangerous ghost in the tower. Will their welcome to the neighborhood be short-lived? Imogen wants nothing more than to complete her sweet dream. With her adoring fiancé Hank at her side, the witch and her friends dive into renovations for their new home and soon-to-be bakery. But all their efforts seem futile when they wake to find the house eerily ripped apart all over again.

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.

Previously published as 'How to Make Money Flipping Motorcycles' by Barrett Williams. Learn to make thousands of dollars using the proven Moneybike formula to flip motorcycles for profit. Looking to make some extra cash? Do you have enough automotive repair skill to fix a lawn mower? Then flipping motorcycles could be the perfect side hustle for you. In the recently updated book Moneybike, author and expert flipper Barrett Williams shares his insider tips and tricks for turning basic auto mechanic skills into a profitable, home-based business. In Moneybike, you'll learn everything you need ...

This is the fifth book in our Home Solutions series. We will be covering a wide range of home improvement topics in each book. This book is a great reference book to the topics we covered in our podcast. Whether you are a new home owner, have owned a home for years or just love home repair topics, these books will give you an in-depth explanation and help you maintain and fix projects around your home. We give our recommendations for products we like, top-rated companies, and items every homeowner should have in their tool bag. You will learn routines that you should do every year, plus we ...

Spring has sprung in Eastport, Maine, and in Jacobia Jake Tiptree's 1823 Federal style fixer-upper, that means a housecleaning so thorough even the skeletons in the closet get polished! But nothing can prepare Jake for what she'll uncover: a trio of mysteries certain to make her usual home repair projects seem as simple as scraping paint. What do an old book hidden in Jake's cellar, the appearance of her ex-husband's ghost, and the murder of her housekeeper's son have in common? Only Jake can jigsaw the clues into place - and she'd better do it fast, before a killer snares her in a trap she can't escape.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

"SAVE MONEY LIVING CHEAPER" Do you want to stay afloat in this confusing world? No matter where you live or what has happened to you over the past few months. Right now with the virus the world has gone completely mad, it has changed completely from what it was like last year. The government has gone completely tax and regulation mad. Also electricity prices keep going up, and rents are definitely not cheap anymore. And if you have made the biggest investment of your life and actually brought your house, you can guarantee land taxes will go up and keep going up. And to top it off this ...

When you lose a pet, you lose a family member. It takes a piece of your heart you cannot get back. Experiencing this type of loss can feel incredibly isolating. That is why I am here for you. Together, we will get you through this tough time, heal your grief, and help you find the peace you are longing for. Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief teaches you to understand your grief, prepares you for the journey of self-discovery, helps you face your grief head-on and do what your pet would want you to do—go back to living with love and happiness in your heart.

Discover how to come up with an accurate repair estimate for a fixer-upper property quickly. If you want to be able to quickly and easily come up with a repair estimate any fixer-upper property, then this guide will show you step by step how to do just that. In How to Estimate Repair Costs on a Rehab, I've taken everything I’ve learned and used in the real estate business when it comes to estimating repairs and broken them down so you can use the findings to your advantage.