“Help, It’s Broken! A Fix-It Bible for the Repair-Impaired” is a must-have for every NYC apartment dweller … written by Arianne Cohen “who has practiced her home-repair skills in apartments all over the world.” … lots of illustrations so you can call things by their correct name (especially important when describing parts to someone at a hardware store or repair shop) rather than by generic, and useless, names such as “dohickey,” “thingamajig,” or “gizmo” (which is a better name for a Yorkie, thank you very much) …
Ms. Cohen has numerous tips, including what to do when an earring or ring goes down the drain, how to replace a broken tile, how to make your apartment more secure, what glues to use on which repairs, and much, much more …
a perfect (and inexpensive) gift for a recent college grad moving into their first apartment … or a friend who just bought their first condo … or for anyone who lives in an apartment in New York …
A colleague said that this book is great for “knowing when it is time to call for expert help, and teaches you how things work so you can figure out what needs to be done.”
What others have said:

“If you buy just one basic home-repair book, get this one; I couldn’t believe that it would actually come in handy, but when my college ring fell down the sink, ‘Help! It’s Broken’ helped me save my jewelry and keep my sanity– without calling a plumber. I would highly recommend this book for any new homeowner, renter, or college student; I’m planning on getting another for my friend’s housewarming gift.” —Amazon reader

“a fix it bible for the repair-impaired. Whether you live in a house or a 9×12 dorm room, everyone needs a book like this.” —Josh Spear

“Each project guide begins with supplies required and walks painstakingly through each step in the process—even you home-repair idiots can follow these instructions, which include helpful definitions and diagrams where necessary. Remarkably, she keeps things interesting, employing a sense of humor throughout.” — Kirkus Reviews