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Author: Noel Buchanan
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Published: 2006
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is packed with DIY techniques and technology. It gives hundreds of ideas for renovating your home and shows you how with step by step descriptions.
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jo Bourne
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Published: 2011-09-01
Total Pages: 528
ISBN-13: 9781780200385
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis edition includes material on energy-saving DIY, information on assessing and improving your home's energy efficiency rating, government grants available for energy-saving improvements, and much more.
Author: Editors of Reader's Digest
Publisher: Readers Digest
Published: 2009-06-11
Total Pages: 457
ISBN-13: 0895778718
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA troubleshooting chart and gorgeous, clear diagrams will explain not only how to fix almost any household problem, but also gives the level of technical skill required to finish the job, as well any special tools required to do so.
Author: Reader's Digest
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2020-06-16
Total Pages: 459
ISBN-13: 1621454916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis versatile guide brings together more than 2,000 helpful hints, practical tips and remedies from days gone by and shows you how they can benefit your health, lifestyle, home and garden. All have been researched and tested and more often than not you’ll find the ingredients right there in your cupboard. Did you know you can make wooden platters look like new just by rubbing them with a solution of vinegar? Or that you can get your linen as white as snow by adding a few teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda to the washing powder? That a cold wristband can bring rapid relief to headache-sufferers? Would you like to learn how easy it is to make dried apples, apricots and other fruit without the use of preservatives? This versatile guide brings together more than 2,000 helpful hints, practical tips and remedies from days gone by and shows you how they can benefit your health, lifestyle, home and garden. All have been researched and tested for their practical application in today’s world and offer simple, effective alternatives to expensive products and those using toxic chemicals—and more often than not you’ll find the ingredients right there in your cupboard. The book includes: Safe, time-honored remedies to treat or prevent health problems Homemade cosmetics and traditional beauty tips to help you look your best Clever, environmentally friendly cleaning techniques to keep your home in tip-top condition Traditional advice for preparing great-tasting, nutritious food economically in the modern kitchen Tried-and-trusted principles of decoration and organization to make your home a welcoming haven The proven know-how of generations of gardeners to help you create a green space that is safe and chemical-free For each of the six areas of life covered in the book, topics are presented in an A-Z format with special features on topics of interest, such as essential home medicines, natural cleaning products, and a season-by-season guide to gardening.
Author: Alison Candlin
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9780276441875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith step-by-step instructions this DIY manual guides the novice through the tasks they are most likely to tackle, from adding your own decorative touches to fixing a dripping tap or broken plug. It also looks at DIY tasks such as decorating, making fixings and basic electrics and plumbing.
Author: Noel Buchanan
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Published: 2003
Total Pages: 511
ISBN-13: 9780276428043
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn 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 home, including how to spot structural problems, such as subsidence and woodworm. This section also offers guidance on undertaking structural alterations, and safety tips to ensure your DIY is danger-free.
Author: Matt Weber
Publisher: Weldon Owen International
Published: 2016-04-29
Total Pages: 667
ISBN-13: 1681881314
DOWNLOAD EBOOKYour guide to tools, skills, quick fixes, weekend projects, and even major upgrades—packed with pro tips! Developing your do-it-yourself skills can save you significant money, make your dream home a reality—and be just plain fun. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you’ll find all the information you need to fix trouble spots, handle the unwelcome surprises of homeownership, and increase the value of your property. Learn about: Tools & Skills: How to build the ultimate DIY toolbox, outfit your workspace, and gain the pro skills that make even challenging projects surprisingly fun and easy. Quick Fixes: Quick yet durable fixes made easy. Fix a wonky toilet, ground an outlet, patch drywall, upgrade furniture frames and everything in between. Weekend Projects: Dozens of clever projects you thought would take you ages! Paint a room, redo a kitchen floor, spiff up cabinets, replace a toilet, patch a leaky roof. Big Jobs: Think you need a contractor? Think again. Create built-in shelving, install new flooring, construct a fence, build a deck, and more. With over three hundred handy tips, Matt Weber and the editors of Extreme How-To have you covered on all things home repair.
Author: Alison Candlin
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780276442032
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDon't put yourself at risk of injury, fire or intruders in your home. There are many ways to ensure that you and your property are safe at all times. With this book, learn how to assess your needs and then find out how to make your phone more secure, by fitting door and window locks, a burglar alarm and security lighting.
Author: Editors Of Family Handyman
Publisher: Trusted Media Brands
Published: 2014-10-07
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781621452010
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe leading manual for home improvements is getting an update to address current codes, latest materials, tools and technology. The bestselling, most comprehensive guide to home improvements has been revised and updated once again since it's revision in 2005. Over 10 million copies of READER’S DIGEST COMPLETE DO-IT-YOURSELF MANUAL have been sold since it's original publication in 1973. In 2005, the manual got bigger and better than ever, when The Family Handyman and Reader’s Digest joined forces and completely revised, updated, rewrote, and redesigned this home improvement classic. Now in 2014, The Family Handyman has once again updated and revised this do-it-yourself classic to make it relevant to today’s homeowners and DIYers.. Written in a style of text that addresses readers in a very accessible, conversational tone for easy, user-friendly assistance with every do-it-yourself task. All instructions and materials have been updated to address current codes (electrical, plumbing and building), and revised to indicate the very latest in materials, tools, and technology. Suitable for beginners and experts alike, this newly revised edition includes: • Over 3,000 photos and illustrations to make complex projects and repairs easy to understand • Twice as many storage projects that help home owners cut clutter • New building materials that yield great-looking, long-lasting results—and low maintenance! • New technology that lets homeowners save energy, add convenience or improve security. • New building codes that make homes safer, more energy-efficient and trouble-free. The book’s tried-and-true instructions provide do-it-yourself solutions to a ton of problems that could cost a fortune if you had to hire a professional. This manual is a “must-have” reference guide for every home-owning man or woman.
