Home Improvement Books – First Top 5

Andrew P. Cyrus — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:23:54 +0000

Christmas is approaching and like you probably have I’ve been asked to put together a wish list. Previously I’ve been badgered about the lack of literary wishes on my wish list. This year that’s not going to happen. I’ve got a secret weapon you see. It’s called Amazon and it’s got books on any topic you could wish for, including home improvement. I don’t actually own any home improvement books so that leaves me with a clean slate.

What I’m going to do is take a look at the 5 highest rated books in the home improvement category and put together a short summary together for you. I’ll base it entirely on the user comments available.

Back To Basics

by Robert Dolezal

Calculated Rating of 4.93

This book is all about being self sufficient. Which naturally leads to a lot of different home improvement projects. It looks like in addition to helping you out with all kinds of home improvement projects this book will also teach you a few other interesting things that will make you more self sufficient. A skill that will ultimately save you money.

The Official Rent-A-Husband Guide to a Safe, Problem-Free Home: Quick, Easy, and Effective Solutions for Do-It-Yourselfer Improvements and Repairs

by Jane Maclean Craig and Kaile R. Warren

Calculated Rating of 4.91

A really good starter book from what I can tell. With a rating of 4.91 from a total of 45 users this should be a pretty good book. The comments say that it’s a very entertaining read so I might just get this book…for my wife off course

The Complete Guide to Sharpening

by Leonard Lee

Calculated Rating of 4.82

Well, you can’t do much without sharp tools. This is a book that teaches you how to sharpen your tool. It is written by a professional tools manufacturer and with a 4.82 rating it seems like he knows what he is talking about.

Better Basics for the Home: Simple Solutions for Less Toxic Living

by Annie Berthold-Bond

Calculated Rating of 4.79

Home improvement without chemicals. Doable? Well according to Annie Berthold-Bond it is. A calculated rating of 4.79 isn’t bad though so there must be something to it.

The Slate Roof Bible: Everything You Wanted to Know About Slate Roofs Including How to Keep Them Alive for Centuries

by Joseph Jenkins

Calculated Rating of 4.79

A detailed description about how to preserve, repair and install slate roofs on your house. 4.79 is a solid rating and if you’re looking to install a slate roof on your house this book is definitely worth considering.