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Dare to Repair: Do-It Herself Guide to Home Improvement
Dare to Repair Do-It Herself Guide to Home Improvement
Actor: Artist Not Provided
Genres: Special Interests, Television, Educational
NR     2004     1hr 15min


     
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Actor: Artist Not Provided
Genres: Special Interests, Television, Educational
Sub-Genres: Home & Garden, Television, Educational
Studio: Pbs Paramount
Format: DVD - Color,Full Screen
DVD Release Date: 12/14/2004
Release Year: 2004
Run Time: 1hr 15min
Screens: Color,Full Screen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English
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Movie Reviews

Dare to Repair - Too Rudimentary
Zany McChow | USA | 07/03/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)

"This video was a real disappointment to me. I was hoping to learn some basic plumbing repairs, etc., but the two hosts spent most of the video chatting and repeating things they'd already said. When they finally did get around to talking repairs, the topics were so basic that I think most people over the age of about 14 would either already know how to do them or could certainly figure out how to do them on their own. How to plunge a toilet? How to level a washing machine? I thought I was pretty unhandy with a wrench, but these were hardly what I would call "repair" tips."
I agre with the previous review
Lena, LMT | Nassau, NY | 03/24/2006
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Though I know a little less about basic home repairs, I did learn a few things. I agree with they were too chatty, making too many corny jokes & making a big to-do about every little thing & repeating themselves, such as "If your window is stuck, you can use a pizza cutter... YES A PIZZA CUTTER!!!! Yes, the one you cut pizzas with...." This made watching a bit tedious. Yes, they added some warm feeling by trying to sound like they are ad-libbing, but you can hear the script anyhow.
I'm sure there's better out there. I rented this at my library."
Good information with corny presentation
Rufus Quail | 09/10/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I agree with Lena and Zany about the corny, repetitive presentation. Many PBS productions labor under the assumption that the topic is so boring that it needs to be spiced with amusing banter.

The DVD is geared toward those who know nothing about home repair or perhaps have never even seen a tool. In that respect the instruction is good. The presentation is also notable because the principals are none other than wives of a CIA director and an FBI director! They sure seem like down-to-earth gals for being married to captains of bureaucracy.

At the end they deliver an important message about women supporting each other and affordable housing for the masses."