Synopsis
An updated edition of the one DIY book that no home should be without. The first part of the book contains 9 sections of practical suggestions for improving your home. These pages are packed with inspirational ideas for up-to-date stylish ways to transform your house and garden, from colour schemes and storage ideas to conservatories and other garden features, and are lavishly illustrated with glorious full-colour photographs. The second part of the book consists of 410 pages of techniques, tools and materials for use in a vast range of different DIY jobs. All the latest information and developments have been incorporated in this update, from new forms of insulation and modern fuseboxes to the latest security devices for the home. The book has been thoroughly checked and brought up-to-date by the Reader’s Digest team of experts and consultants, and now includes a brand-new 16-page section. “Order of Work” offers preparation and planning advice for jobs around your (more…)

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Review
“‘This is the DIY bible that no home should be without. Thoroughly practical, utterly reliable, and packed with all the information anyone could possibly need, it will pay for itself time and time again.’ – New Homes, Wales”

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Packed with inspiring ideas and practical advice on tools and techniques, the “Reader’s Digest DIY Manual” is an essential in every household. It contains invaluable advice for anyone fixing, extending, decorating, renovating or building their home. Whether you want to know how to repair a leak, wallpaper a stairwell or lay a patio, it’s all here. Each project is laid out with step-by-step instructions and clear photographs, drawings and diagrams. The completely up-to-date text reflects new legislation, including the latest wiring and glazing regulations. This updated edition also includes new material on energy-saving DIY, providing information on assessing and improving your home’s energy efficiency rating, government (more…)

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Washing machines and kettles make everyday life much easier, but when they go wrong they can leave you baffled and out of pocket. This invaluable maintenance and repair manual reveals the hidden workings of common household appliances and systems, shows you how to look after them, and lists common faults. From toasters and washing machines to central heating and toilets, the book gets down to the nuts and bolts of the machines, gadgets and household systems in your home. If it’s basic, the book shows you how to mend it. If it’s more complex, it will tell you what a repairer is likely to do – and whether it’s worth the cost. Whatever the solution, you will save yourself time, money and stress.

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This handy book provides expert guidance on working with electricity safely – from changing a plug and replacing a socket outlet to rewiring a table lamp and adding a completely new lighting circuit. It also provides full guidance on the latest Building Regulations governing electrical safety in the home, explaining exactly what the regulations mean for the DIY electrician. A section on Understanding the System explains how your wiring and lighting systems work with clear computer-generated 3-D diagrams. At-a-glance Security Check panels highlight the tasks you should carry out to keep your wiring in top working order while Fault Diagnosis panels pinpoint the source of common problems. The Maintenance and Repairs section gives detailed step-by-step instructions for all home wiring repair and maintenance jobs, accompanied by full-colour photographs and diagrams showing all the latest DIY techniques. Packed with practical information on tools and techniqu (more…)