Go to Chapters and look up a book that is written by, of all people,
Reader's Digest. They have a couple of books on how to do almost everything
about the house. They are well written and filled with diagrams. In Canada
they are revised to Canadian standards. Get one or all, you will not go
wrong. Also go to Home Depot if you have one in the neighbourhood, they also
have a book that is similar, I haven't looked at it so I am not sure how
comprehensive it is or if it is a Canadian version. This book may also be
available at Chapters/Coles/Smith's books stores. Check them out. These
books will give you a start. You look up what you want to do and follow
directions. It will at least give you some basis of sounding like you know
what you are talking about when you go to buy some tools or supplies, or
when you are talking to your father.

"Denise" wrote in message
...
Hello there!

Well, it's finally happened. I broke down and got myself a new tool-box,
along with some cheap tools, among various other things, as I am tired of
asking for help fixing things around the house, and I want to learn how to
do home repairs. My dad will really appreciate me not innundating him
with
phone calls with repeated pleas for help (Pardon my droning on here,
folks,
but I am so out of the loop when it comes to tools, drills, measurements,
etc...but I'm sure that I'll prove to be endless fodder for entertainment
in
the process) ;Þ

My questions, I'm sure, will either make the pro's out there laugh their
butts off, or think...geez, this woman really doesn't have a clue, does
she?
But then again, if I want to learn, I have to ask...and I am a babe in the
woods when it comes to this stuff. Hopefully you can bear with me with
even
the most inane of questions.

Now here is my initial dilemma: I am in the process of buying new drapes
for my living room windows, and I went out to Canadian Tire and bought
myself an inexpensive drill. When I asked the guy in tools about drill
bits
and other things, he looked at me as if I had ten heads, and I want to
avoid
further embarrasment. (Needless to say, I didn't ask what other kinds of
tools a female new to home repairs would need) I just wanted to get the
hell outta there.

How do I know what size drill bits to buy, and how much of an assortment
will I need? Not just for the drapes, but just so that I have enough on
hand
in case I decide to tackle another project. (I am an apartment dweller, so
of course, I have cement walls to deal with) I'VE NEVER USED A DRILL
BEFORE!!! Can you guys and gals offer a beginner like me any newbie
advice?
Also, I'd like to purchase some home repair books (just the
basics...nothing
too advanced), and was wondering if anyone out there could recommend some
titles to me? For example, "Drills for Dummies", or "Tools for Dummies",
you
know...something along those lines.

Thanks so much in advance for your help, gang...and I look forward to
lurking and learning from you all....

GG