Master Basic DIY (Teach Yourself)

By Mike Edwards

A clear, concise guide to the essentials of house maintenance, including how to assemble flat-pack furniture, unblock drains, install electrical wiring, and hang wallpaperIdeal for new homebuyers and time-pressured ownerswho feel unableto do more than the essentials, thisprovides all the information necessary to undertake essential decorating and maintenance in an informed and sensible manner. It offers insight into complex options and methods, and is full of practical information and indispensable tips to enablereaders to quickly see the results reflected in your DIY projects. It covers radiator maintenance, foundations, brickwork, roofs, loft conversions, checking for electrical faults, central heating, drainage, fencing, hanging a door, stripping cables and wires, toilet repair, stripping paint, and much more. Fully illustrated with clear diagrams, this guideis packed withplenty of practical information, resources, safety tips, and clear indications as to how far the amateur can go."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1444101196
• ISBN13: 9781444101195
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.0"