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Mrs Fixit is the ultimate reference guide for domestic repair and renovation. Full of easy-to-follow expert advice, this handbook will provide those interested in home improvements – or those wanting to increase the value of a property for resale – with the basic DIY skills and guidance to get the job done.
Baffled by the fundamentals of tiling? Want to put up a shelf? Or just want to call in the professionals? Mrs Fixit is an invaluable reference for women wishing to tackle key DIY tasks around the home.
The fascination with DIY is growing year on year, with mainly women accounting for the 33% growth in the DIY market in the past few years. An increasing amount of time and money is spent on home improvements, and particularly women buy 40% of DIY products.
This stylish, modern, user-friendly book demystifies DIY and empowers female readers to try out home improvement solutions as seen on TV and in style magazines.
Contents include:
• DIY basics
• Organising and building the essential tool kit
• Health and safety tips
• Drilling techniques – hanging mirrors, fitting smoke alarms, drilling holes and the tricks of flat pack construction
• Hanging a new door and repairing cracked glass
• Preparing surfaces for staining and staining existing floors
• Fundamentals of tiling
• Painting and decorating techniques
• Plumbing and wiring basics
• Hiring a builder/tradesperson
About the Author
Paula set up her own building company several years ago when she realised that most women would prefer to hire a woman to work in their house. Her father was a master builder and carpenter, and her interest in construction started at the age of 7 when she first picked up a chisel in his workshop. She has since gained a BA and MA in Interior Design. MRS FIXIT is also the name of Paula's highly successful South London company.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really regret paying out for this book. It was rather patronising and the author seemed more concerned with delivering one liners & double entendres than delivering what the title offered.
I seriously doubt that this woman is/was a builder, she is just trying to cash in on the success of the american (original) mrsfixit. Her tips were awful & I for one wouldn't trust her.
I seriously doubt that this woman is/was a builder, she is just trying to cash in on the success of the american (original) mrsfixit. Her tips were awful & I for one wouldn't trust her.
Do yourself and your purse a favour and buy "Mrs. Fixit's Easy Home Repair ~ by Terri McGraw"; amazon stock it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was a little disappointed by this book. It contains a few useful tips, a lot of anecdotes about a Scottish aunt but just not enough basic content to be really useful to the beginner. I wanted to do some research about painting a room. I read the book through; then, I carefully read the section on decorating a few times, but I still am not sure where to start. I feel that I have a bit more of an inkling as to the overall process, but I would need to read another much more comprehensive volume in order to have the confidence to undertake even a small project.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was a great read for me, there are too many macho men only DIY books with complicated procedures and industry talk and jargon for my liking. This book really helps with basic stuff in a basic way and is highly recommended for beginners men or women who need to be given guidance for confidence to tackle some of the basic tasks at home!!!! Thanks
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