HandyMa'am: Home Improvement, Decorating & Maintenance Tips & Projects for You and Your FamilyFrom the "First Lady of Home Improvement" and star of the new PBS Series, HandyMa'am "RM" with Beverly DeJulio, comes this comprehensive family-friendly guide. Home improvement and maintenance, according to DeJulio, is a combination of the know-how (knowing what to do), how-to (learning how to do it), and can-do (gaining the confidence to do it). Beverly DeJulio passionately believes that every householder has the ability to handle just about any home-based challenge -- because she's been there, and has learned herself. From installing a thermostat or replacing a sump pump to remodeling a kitchen or making your home energy efficient, every area of home comfort is covered. |
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