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DIY for Renters is the essential repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rents—not owns—their home.Practical instruction for apartment and house rentersPerform common repairs and upgrades that are inexpensive, protected, and in line with your rental agreementMaintenance issues are covered from squeaky doors and wet basements to plumbing, heating, and electrical repairStep-by-step instructions, illustrations, and color photos guide you through the repairsTips for upgrade removal for when it is time to leave your rental at the back of and move onDIY for Renters is designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical, protected, and do not conflict with tenant/landlord agreements.Writer Charles Byers, an experienced vocational school educator, shows how to address the entire normal maintenance issues that every home encounters, from squeaky doors and wet basements to plumbing, heating, and electrical repairs.Mr. Byers guides you to complete each project as inexpensively and perfectly as conceivable, the usage of readily to be had materials from the local home center. He even includes tips on taking down and removing upgrades when it is time to leave the rental unit.Packed with step by step instructions, illustrations, and color photos, this book teaches basic repair skills that any potential future homeowner will use for the rest of his or her life!DIY for Renters will make the perfect, practical housewarming gift for any young person moving out on their own for the first time.