The book you can’t afford to be without – DIY know how with show how for success every time! Every single step is presented sequentially and photographically, breaking down each stage of a job, from choosing tools to performing tasks to simple fixes for common problems. The overview feature also keeps you on track by showing you the entire sequence of events from start to finish. Whatever your level of DIY ability, the simple, clear, un-intimidating style ensures even the hard jobs are made easy and you can tackle any DIY task with confidence and enthusiasm.
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'We loved this book. The instructions are clear and it is well illustrated with photographs and diagrams' -- Image Interior, March/April, 2006
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Julian Cassell and Peter Parham are the authors of titles covering all aspects of DIY, selling over one million copies worldwide. Professional decorators, these award-winning authors offer technical know-how combined with an innovative approach to DIY. Both authors live in South-West England.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having just bought my first house I knew that the time was going to come when i needed a DIY book. I saw this book purely by mistake through a work book club and was instantly impressed with how laid out it was. It seemed to cover everything around the home from strucutre of the modern house to building walls, floors, repairing wood, painting, fitting and even how to make your house more energy and heat efficient.
Well for me this answered everything I was looking for, well sized pictures and good descriptions to help me (someone with very basic DIY knowledge). It seemed like the book was showing trade secrets that you could do yourself instead of paying someone ££££ to do. (dependant on how well you pull it off)
One thing that did amuse me in all the book covered was even how to replace cupboard handles, so it really is written for beginner upwards and goes into quite extensive projects that I perhaps would not try at my level of experience, eg building a new ceiling. But who knows, start off small and work up. Well worth the purchase.
Well for me this answered everything I was looking for, well sized pictures and good descriptions to help me (someone with very basic DIY knowledge). It seemed like the book was showing trade secrets that you could do yourself instead of paying someone ££££ to do. (dependant on how well you pull it off)
One thing that did amuse me in all the book covered was even how to replace cupboard handles, so it really is written for beginner upwards and goes into quite extensive projects that I perhaps would not try at my level of experience, eg building a new ceiling. But who knows, start off small and work up. Well worth the purchase.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Adele Parham
Format:Hardcover
At last an up to date and easy to follow DIY book - not just pages of text - there are photos showing you how to do different projects around the home with simple explanations. I found this book really helpful.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Potter
Format:Hardcover
This is the first book that has realy covered all the bases. Up to date information with loads of really clear photos and easy to follow steps. It's really has given me the confidence to tackle some of the jobs around the house.
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The essential woman's guide to DIY!
My brother gave me a tool set for Christmas (an obvious hint, I think!) so I bought this for myself. I have opened it but not had occasion to use it yet. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Guess Who
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DIY
Great book. Bought it for a couple of friends and they use it all the time when they have the time to do their own DIY. Really good book with easy to use instructions. Thank you.
Published 3 months ago by C.Durkin
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Excellent
Excellent book! Recommend it anytime. A handy book for yourself or an excellent gift for someone. Good illustrations and explanations.
Published 4 months ago by Claudine
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Excellent and very clear
I have just bought this book for my son and his girlfriend as they have just bought their first house. Read more
Published 13 months ago by StuartDM
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great book
The book was delivered early and packaged very well. In review of this book from a novices prospective it is ideal, the explanations were really precise and worded so that anyone... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. R. Hoffman
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This WILL save you money
I always thought DIY was best avoided and that home improvement / repairs would remain a mystery.
I saw a friend's one night and thought I need to one of these. Read more
I saw a friend's one night and thought I need to one of these. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. G. Manning
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Excellent for all levels of experience
An excellent, informative book for what ever the level of your DIY knowledge. Covers a vast range of topics with good illustrations. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2011 by Mumbles
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Excellent book
This is a very comprehensive book & covers just about everything you'll need to know about DIY! A superb buy, well worth the money.
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by R. Matthew
4.0 out of 5 stars
A reasonable guide
Generally pretty good. But would consult other sources also if planning a big job.
Plastering section misses info such as the importance of PVA, one of several issues found in... Read more
Plastering section misses info such as the importance of PVA, one of several issues found in... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2008 by Dom Adam
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A great book!
I thought I was quite a handy man around my home and managed to renovate a terraced house recently, to a hopefully quite high standard. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2008 by Mr. K. R. Clarke
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