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Collins Complete DIY Manual [Hardcover]

Albert Jackson (Author), David Day (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 552 pages
  • Publisher: Collins; New Ed with DIY Survival Video edition (1 Oct 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007252609
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007252602
  • Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.6 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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"A book that does exactly what it says on the tin" -- Sarah Vine, The Times

Build It Magazine Build It Magazine, November 2007

'...the big daddy of DIY'
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138 of 139 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars How to do everything ... in two paragraphs, 7 Dec 2007
By J. Brand "jbrand" (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collins Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover)
There is no denying the scope of this book is, to say the least, comprehensive. It covers almost every topic imaginable in DIY from dry lining your basement to capping the chimney and covers it at every range whether you just want to change a fuse or rewire the entire building.

That scope though is both its virtue and its problem. Yes I can pick this up and be fairly confident that it will tell me how to go about building a stud wall but I know that it is also likely to be something of an overview of the subject rattled off in a few paragraphs. Often that is enough. There are a lot of jobs where a grasp of the basics and a willingness to have a go are good enough and if I'm laying new paving slabs I'll read this and go for it. Alternatively there are some jobs where I'd like a little more expertise than this can provide. Yes this book will tell me how to change the main fuse box but I'm not going to do that when it means working on the live side of a 100 amp line! In those cases though at least it lets me know roughly how difficult the job is so that I don't sound like a complete numpty when I call an electrician and ask if they could replace the 'thingummy by the front door with the fuses in it'.

The new (2007) edition has some changes most are improvements, some are not, but the improvements could be sufficient to make it getting the new edition. On the downside the binding is not as good as previous issues so this is a book which could suffer in use. On the upside there is more detail about building regulations and approval. Not in so much detail that it gets in the way of what you want to do but enough to give an overview of the process and in a nod to the way the world moves there are now sections on 'communications' and the 'office at home'.

I'd say to anyone that they should buy this book even if you don't ever intend to do the DIY yourself. If you do the DIY this is a good first reference to find out what to do. If it's not comprehensive enough then it will give enough of an overview that you will know what to look for when searching for more detail and if you do get someone else to do the job you've a better chance of knowing if they're doing the right thing.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful, 21 Aug 2008
By Neil Bumford "Plumbing Guru" (www.bhl.co.uk) - See all my reviews
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This book will give handy hints and tips when undertaking any domestic DIY project.

It is not the most comprehensive manual but is great for simple reference, enabling those with a view to further investigation to seek answers elsewhere - hence 4/5
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, 15 Oct 2009
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This book was a Christmas present and have found it fairly useful. But be warned this book is not for total beginners like myself, it doesn't give basic step-by-step instructions on simple D.I.Y jobs so you do require some prior knowledge but this book is packed with information.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only DIY book you'll probably ever need (seriously)
This is genuinely a fantastic book. So good in fact, it motivated me to write a few paragraphs.

I'm a fairly experienced DIY'r and I bought this book purely off the... Read more
Published 16 days ago by thejoneseys

3.0 out of 5 stars Too advanced??
Comprehensive book, my only slight critisim is that it's full of things that as a lay homeowner I wouldnt be doing myself - such as works to radiators - and perhaps omits some... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars As useful as it's ever been
I fitst used this book many years ago and found it as useful now as I remember it was back in the day. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Adrian Halifax

5.0 out of 5 stars DIY Manual
Great for all things DIY and the project videos that are available on line are really helpful
Published 3 months ago by Colin Mulready

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Published 6 months ago by D. J. Ferry

5.0 out of 5 stars Collins complete DIY Manual
Very pleased with product - it has already paid for itself in what I have learnt from it and gained some useful tips for DIY work.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. C. J. Hutchings

5.0 out of 5 stars My dad has never been so pleased
he spent all chrismas day looking through this thing and is now doing various bits of DIY around the house.A DIY book was what he wanted and by god did he get one!
Published 8 months ago by Mr. M. A. Guy

5.0 out of 5 stars useful item for have in the home
we found this manual fantastic for information on everything you might need.
we were told about it first and in fact have given our copy to our son and now have to buy... Read more
Published 11 months ago by C. Hutton

5.0 out of 5 stars Collins complete DIY manual
Love this book!! Has clear instructions on how to do simple to complex DIY tasks.
Published 12 months ago by G. Whiting

1.0 out of 5 stars Useless
I bought this book, based on other reviews here, looking for step-by-step info on how to do a number of things: fix a leaky kitchen sink; change plug socket covers; and recover... Read more
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