We ve all banged enough hammers against our thumbs to know that making repairs around the house can be a frustrating, headache-inflicting responsibility. From buying equipment to mastering drywall and troubleshooting causes of leaks, this useful book is the most compact, valuable tool one can stick in the toolbox. David J. Tenenbaum is a Wisconsin freelance magazine writer, He has written four books in ARCO s Toolbox series for professional builders, and is the author of "The Complete Idiot s Guide to Trouble-Free Home Repair."