PublishedReader's Digest, June 2014 |
ISBN9781922085641 |
FormatSoftcover, 400 pages |
Dimensions31cm × 21.7cm |
There's no need to wait for that elusive (and expensive) tradesperson to call - with the help of this brilliant home DIY manual you can successfully tackle many repair and maintenance jobs yourself. From leaking gutters or squeaking floorboards to peeling paint, from torn flyscreens to a sagging fence, this book helps you save money and take charge of the things that can, and do, go wrong around the home.
Prepared by a team of Australian and New Zealand experts, this fully updated edition contains practical information and advice on how to improve your home and garden. It includes installing insulation; harvesting and recycling water; installing a skylight, and improving your home's energy efficiency. There are also feature boxes with environmentally friendly tips on choosing renewable flooring, power usage meters, draught-proofing windows, doors and floor, and water-saving hardware.
Key Sales Points
Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions showing you the best way to tackle each problem.
How to prevent problems before they begin.
Recommendations for the best tools and equipment for the job.
Expert help that you can confidently implement in your own home.
