Checking the price…
The verdict
Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement
GOOD PRICE.
This is a 608-page home repair manual with 325 step-by-step projects and 3,400 photos covering everything from plumbing and electrical work to roofing, carpentry, and deck building. It's designed for homeowners and DIYers who want to handle their own repairs, maintenance, and renovations without hiring contractors.
$28.70
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 2d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The book is organized by room and home system rather than by skill level, so you can quickly find instructions for whatever project you're tackling.
- It includes practical guidance on planning remodels, working with contractors, and staying on budget, not just the hands-on repair steps.
- The third edition was updated with current building codes for things like AFCI/GFCI breakers and tankless water heaters, so the information reflects what's actually required now.
As of Aug 30, the Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement is a good price at $28.70 — versus a $28.14 typical price and a $14.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “18% off,” measured against a $35 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $28 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $35 “list price” untouched for 33 months — while the item actually sold for about $28. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 8.9 × 1.7 × 11.1 in
- Weight
- 5.45 lb