Shit Every Grown-Ass Man Ought to Know How to Fix
A book by Joe Durst.
The No-Bullshit Beginner’s Guide to Fixing Things Around the House
Read the first two chapters free. Paid Reading Room members can read the complete book online.
Safety and copyright
© 2026 Durst Publishing. All rights reserved.
SAFETY FIRST: This book is general introductory information, not
a substitute for product instructions, building codes, or a qualified
professional's inspection. Turn off and verify water or other
utilities before working where applicable. Stop if you encounter
electrical wiring, gas, hidden plumbing, unstable framing,
significant rot, mold, suspected hazardous materials, or any
condition you cannot assess safely. Never work at heights without
appropriate equipment and training. Follow manufacturer
instructions and local requirements.
Chapters
- You Ain't Gotta Be a Contractor, Dumbass. — Free
- Your Toolbox: Quit Buying Shit You Don't Need. — Free
- Fix a Running Toilet: Quit Flushing Your Money Down the Drain. — Members
- Fix a Squeaky or Sticking Door: Shut the Damn Thing Already. — Members
- Fix a Hole in Drywall: Before Somebody Asks What the Hell Happened. — Members
- Fix a Loose Cabinet Door: Before the Damn Thing Falls Off. — Members
- Fix a Dripping Faucet: Quit Listening to That Damn Thing All Night. — Members
- Fix a Loose Deck Board: Before Somebody Falls on Their Ass. — Members
- Fix a Sagging Gate: Before You Have to Lift the Damn Thing to Close It. — Members
- Fix a Leaky Outdoor Faucet: Before Your Water Bill Goes to Hell. — Members
- Clean Your Damn Gutters: Before Your House Turns Into a Waterfall. — Members
- Fix a Loose Fence Picket: Before Your Yard Starts Falling Apart. — Members
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