The All New Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores

by Editors of Family Handyman
The All New Illustrated Guide to Everything Sold in Hardware Stores cover
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  • ID: 8644
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Reviews: 3
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Reddit - TwoXChromosomes · 2025-12-22
great 4.00

The book is a go-to reference for DIY enthusiasts, helping them understand and identify hardware items. It's a valuable resource for those new to DIY.

This book is often recommended as a go-to reference for DIY enthusiasts. It's particularly helpful for those who are new to DIY and may feel overwhelmed by the variety of hardware items available. The book's detailed illustrations and descriptions make it easier to understand and identify different hardware items. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to build their DIY skills and confidence. The book's practical approach and helpful illustrations make it a great starting point for DIY projects. It's a resource that can help you feel more confident and capable in the hardware store.

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    The do-it-yourselfer's go-to reference

    The illustrated guide to all those odd, mysterious, wonderful, and necessary things you need to purchase in hardware

    It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to build their DIY skills and confidence

Everand · 2017-05-01
excellent 4.50

The book is organised and accessible, providing a reassuring guide to hardware shopping. It's a valuable reference for both beginners and experienced DIY enthusiasts.

This updated edition of the hardware shopping guide is praised for its organisation and accessibility. It's not just a book for beginners; even those with some DIY experience will find it useful. The guide is filled with lifesize photos of various hardware items, making it easy to identify what you need. It's a reassuring reference that can help you navigate the often overwhelming aisles of a hardware store. The book's cheerful tone and practical approach make it a go-to resource for anyone looking to tackle DIY projects.

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    Organized, accessible and cheerfully reassuring.

    The do-it-yourselfer's go-to reference

    The illustrated guide to all those odd, mysterious, wonderful, and necessary things you need to purchase in hardware

Booktopia · 2017-05-01
great 4.00

The book is filled with colour photos that help users see hardware items in lifesize scale. It's a practical guide that makes hardware shopping easier.

This book is a treasure trove of colour photos that let you see exactly what different screws, nails, washers, and bolts look like in lifesize scale. It's a practical guide that makes hardware shopping a lot less intimidating. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced DIYer, this book can help you navigate the hardware store with confidence. The lifesize photos are particularly helpful, as they allow you to compare what you see in the store with what you see in the book. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to tackle DIY projects.

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    Hardware Helper is filled with color photos that let you see in lifesize scale what different screws and nails and washers and bolts are called

    It's a practical guide that makes hardware shopping easier

    It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to tackle DIY projects

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