Book Review

Room for Improvement: Change Your Home! Enhance Your Life! With Tools, Tips, and Inspiration from Barbara K!
by Barbara Kavovit
Publisher: Rodale Books
Published: May 6, 2005

| About the Book | About the Author | The Review | Where to Order |

About the Book
Readers will be able to follow Barbara K through a series of projects as she fixes up her own home, sharing her messages of "Home Improvement = Self Improvement" and "You Can Do It!" along the way. The book is divided into eight chapters on tools, walls, floors, windows and doors, lighting, plumbing, general fixes, and outdoor improvements. Each chapter has lots of valuable repair information, full-color photography, full-color illustrations, and several projects so readers can get their hands dirty.

About the Author
Barbara K is a single working mother. She is a woman who pioneered and achieved success in the male dominated construction industry. Through her life experiences she has developed a high degree of confidence in herself and has become self-reliant. She believes that these are traits she can pass on to other women. While others speak of empowerment, Barbara demonstrates it in everything she does, from raising her seven-year-old son, to building a successful construction company. Then, having the vision, organizational skills, and motivation to create Barbara K Enterprises. Barbara K is the embodiment of the woman who leads an independent lifestyle. She hopes to help other women achieve the same level of independence in their own lives...

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The Review
Here's a little story... One of my oldest, closest friends has just bought her first house. After an adult life spent in condos and apartments, she was excited to be branching out. Yet she was also a bit mystified as to what to do. She had many questions as I went to visit her new home for the first time. We went over little things like decorating and her outdoor lighting system and locating the fuse box. We branched into larger matters like bigger repairs and emergencies. I'm sure I looked like the wise one. But I've lived with my husband, the ultimate "Mr Fix-It!" for over 13 years. I was bound to have picked up a few tricks of the trade over time. I left with her voice echoing in my ears.. "I'm going to be calling you every minute you know!!"

After returning home I received a copy of Room for Improvement. Ack! My friend didn't need me! She just needs this book. It covers everything we had discussed and more. From replacing a toilet seat to patching a wall to fixing a leaky faucet. It covers repairs and decorating, and information about the tools you need. Inside, outside - it matters not. This book has got you covered. (And yes - I even learned a thing or two. Can't wait to tell hubby!!)

OK - I'm not saying this is a replacement for the Mr. Fix-it in my life. But it is a good supplement for me. And for those not as fortunate as I to have a handy man - look no further than your bookstore shelves. We don't need no stinkin' man!! LOL (I am just kidding honey!! *wink wink)

~Trixie, April 2005

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