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Complete DIY Manual (Hardcover)

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  • Hardcover: 506 pages
  • Publisher: Reader's Digest; 6th Revised edition edition (Feb 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0276423542
  • ISBN-13: 978-0276423543
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 228,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars DIY virgin to bathroom almost done in 3 days, 30 Sep 2001
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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.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any D-I-Y Enthusiast, 24 Jan 2002
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. Good introductions and step-by-step procedures will help you build confidence and the tools library is excellent to build a starter's essential tool box. The only draw back is that some of the building techniques referenced in the book are a bit dated, so make sure that what you have at home is similar to that mentioned in the book. Apart from that , I think it is a great and well written book . Cheers to Readers Digest!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best D.I.Y. book I've ever used!, 25 Nov 1999
By A Customer
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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 25 Jul 2003 by loopi2k

4.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 mrlivingstone

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 9 Jan 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars 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

5.0 out of 5 stars "How to sort out that crisis . . . ." 10/10
Since buying a house with a couple (!) of surprises, this book has proved to be worth its weight in gold. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars I was useless at DIY until I read this book!
With this book I learnt enough information to rewire a couple of rooms electrics, removed a wall, removed 2 x central heaters, plumbing, tiling and painting. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, really helpful!
We bought a house that was a complete mess, without really knowing how to sort the mess out! This book is great, lots of step by step instructions and simple guidelines on... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and invaluable
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,... Read more
Published on 2 Jun 1999

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