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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:
5.0 out of 5 stars
DIY virgin to bathroom almost done in 3 days,
By A Customer
This review is from: Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover)
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:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply the best D.I.Y. book I've ever used!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover)
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:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive and invaluable,
By A Customer
This review is from: Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover)
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.
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