Norma Vally's Bathroom Fix-Ups: More Than 50 Projects for Every Skill Level - Softcover

Vally, Norma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470251565 ISBN 13: 9780470251560

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

The DIY vibe for women involves more than knitting and quilting: today more women are tending to their homes, and they're not just sewing curtains and arranging flowers. They're installing new toilets, adding ceramic floors to the kitchen, and drywalling the den. With 23 percent of all power tool purchases in 2004 made by women, and the number of unmarried females owning homes climbing by nearly 4 million owners from 1994 to 2002, when it comes to home repair, maintenance, and improvement, these sisters are doing it for themselves. At the same time, a survey by Home Depot found that 73 percent of women would like to learn more about tackling home improvements. But who has the brains, brawn, and beauty to really understand a woman's perspective and give her the confidence to conquer what had traditionally been men's territory? Norma Vally. Norma Vally is a rare combination: construction worker, former model, television and radio host. As the host of Discovery Home's show Toolbelt Diva, Norma showed women how to throw out the Honey Do lists and "Honey, do it yourself."She's beautiful, sassy, confident, and competent, and with a radio show, a line of tools, a website, and her top-rated TV show she is a franchise dedicated to educating women on home repair, maintenance, and improvement. The Norma Vally book series is as sassy as Norma, packed with real-world tips showing women how to take charge of their homes. This beautiful, four-color, fully illustrated series provides a basic overview of big-picture renovation. In Norma Vally's Bathroom Fix-Ups, Norma guides the reader through determining not only how to do the work, but how to determine what is right for her: Does she like bright overhead light or soft indirect lighting? Does she live in her bathroom -- and thus need as many homey amenities as possible -- or use it as a showering pit stop? Is it a retreat for one person or the family workhorse? Are there storage considerations? Is plumbing position and f

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From the Back Cover

Easy bathroom fix–ups from TV′s Norma Vally! Your bathroom should be a place of tranquility—but who can relax in a room with cracked tile or a leaky showerhead? Don′t sweat it! This book is a virtual spa menu for rejuvenating any tired bathroom. In this full–color, richly illustrated book, construction pro Norma Vally shows you how to maintain, repair, and refurbish your bathroom. From common fix–ups like correcting poor water pressure to major renovations like installing a new sink or vanity, you′ll learn all the steps to complete more than 50 projects that will restore your bathroom bliss. Plus, a bonus DVD walks you through three key tasks: Replacing a flush handle Changing a toilet flapper Replacing a toilet Whether you′re a confident DIYer or have never held a wrench, Norma Vally′s expert guidance makes home repair easy!

About the Author

A seasoned veteran of home improvement, both on and off camera, Norma Vally ′s media career boasts four seasons as host of Discovery Home Channel′s Emmy–nominated series Toolbelt Diva and a radio show on Sirius Satellite by the same name. Norma is a published author and sought–after speaker who has appeared on Today , NBC Nightly News , CNN , and MSNBC ; and has been featured in Family Circle , Women′s Health , People , Woman′s Day , Glamour , the Los Angeles Times , USA Today , and the New York Times . Norma founded Chix Can Fix, a Web site and product line devoted to empowering women to take control of their homes and their lives.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0470251565
• ISBN 13: 9780470251560
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208