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A revised edition in two sections. The first features practical projects for all areas of the home, inside and out. The second covers DIY techniques, tools and materials for jobs ranging from wallpapering and tiling, through plumbing and electrics, to drainage, paths and steps, and garage doors.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I had never done any DIY until 3 days ago. 2 hours reading this book told me all the tools and materials I would need, so I bought them all in one go (expensive, but necessary). Now, 3 days later I have almost finished redecorating the bathroom, including a bit of tiling. Lots of neat tips. Covers everything I have wanted so far. If you haven't done any DIY before, this should suit your needs.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
We wanted a house that we could "build" ourselves to meet our tastes and needs and not what someone else thought would be great. We knew we were taking on a big job, but, felt confident that we could see the work through ourselves.
With the Readers Digest D.I.Y. manual in hand, we have been able to do almost everthing that we have done to the house on our own and at a great savings. To date, the only outside help has been to have the house completely re-wired and brought up to code.
Following the clear advise and in-depth step by step instructions, I have wired up our loft, relocated a radiator from a wall that I'd just removed, flushed out our central heading system, successfully trouble-shot and repaired the central heating pump and re-decorated a bedroom from the floor up as well as completely re-modelling our back garden install a new outside "summer" room (crazy paved patio) complete with raised flower beds, trellaces and crazy paving garden path.
I can honestly say that if you only buy one D.I.Y. book, buy this one!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I have just bought my first house and am a DIY infant. After stumbling around helplessly for a few months, paying plumbers and electricians who might as well be talking martian, I discovered this book.
This book is easily understandable for a novice, describing in simple terms all the essential systems in a house or flat (central heating, drainage, electrical etc.), as well as how to perform simple (and more complex) maintenance and upgrades on these systems (from how to fix a drippy radiator to how to install a shower). It also covers other areas, including flooring and design suggestions for space saving / maximising.
I couldn't have survived without it, and certainly couldn't list all the areas it covers. So far I have dipped into it for putting up shelves, laying vinyl flooring, laying wooden flooring, fixing a broken bannister, building an under stair cupboard, fixing a dripping radiator, understanding the water and electrical system and in deciding *not* to attempt plumbing in my own washing machine (yes it also freely advises on when it is a good idea to call in a professional). i probably haven't touched on half the stuff it contains here.
If you buy one DIY book, this is the one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great guide
Excellent guide, easy to follow steps big bright pictures and wrote in a very down to earth style.
Excellent as was the price would strongly recommend to anybody!
Excellent as was the price would strongly recommend to anybody!
Published 9 months ago by Chris
Perfect DIY Bible
For those wanting to take on a large DIY project, this is ideal. Clear and technically good. It may look complicated, but just conquering fear of starting a project is 90% of the... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by P. Finch
Readers Digest DIY Manual
Although the issue I purchased is not totally up to date, the fundamental information is dateless and a worthy source of guides to do most jobs. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by A. N. Brown
tops!!!!
this is a great book for the beginner, i've just got my new home and this manuel has been invaluble,i've tiled sanded and painted all under the advice of this book, recommended for... Read more
Published on 25 July 2003 by loopi2k
Think before you buy !
Whilst I agree with the other reviews, this book is getting out of sync with improvements that have happened in DIY since first publication and keeping up with the spate of DIY... Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2003 by Mr. D. R. Hart
A great home help
This is a great beginner's guide to DIY around the house and I would recommend that any new house owner or people who have done little to no DIY in there lives to get this book. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2003 by M R Livingstone
Reader's Digest Complete DIY manual
This is the only DIY manual you'll ever need to buy. It covers everything from every angle and every discipline. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2003
A must have for any D-I-Y Enthusiast
This book is a must have for any D-I-Y enthusiast or anyone about to venture into the world of D-I-Y but is very apprehensive about the outcome. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2002 by gijoe2006
Okay if your house was built before the war!!
Although at the beginning of this book the ideas of decoration are quite modern, the actual DIY content could of come straight from an Eagle manual of the fifties. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2001
Excellent DIY Book
Like the others reviewing this book, I have recently bought a house that requires renovations. Not having any DIY experience, I bought this book to give me some indications as to... Read more
Published on 18 May 2001
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