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Fix-it Books vs. the Phone

By on January 4, 2014

When minor repair problems occur, many homeowners are quick to spend money needlessly when they could easily correct the problem themselves by picking up a book — instead of a phone

You’re watching TV and you hear the garbage disposal acting up. Better call the repairman. Or maybe the faucet breaks or a toilet backs up. Time to call a plumber? The refrigerator quits, the lights go out and the thermostat isn’t working. Time to call in a professional? Not so fast! Often, when minor problems occur, homeowners are quick to spend lots of money needlessly when they could easily correct the problem themselves by picking up a book — instead of a phone.

Today there are hundreds of publications written to help homeowners do simple repairs and undertake routine maintenance themselves. A trip to the bookstore or library could save you hundreds of dollars in emergency service calls. Home centers offer free brochures and fix-it seminars, too. So the next time something breaks or goes out or you hear ker-plunk in the middle of the night, first try reaching for a book instead of a phone.

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