Reader's Digest First-time Homeowner's DIY Manual


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With 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.




Reader's Digest Complete DIY Manual


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This 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.




Reader's Digest DIY Manual


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This 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.




How a House Works


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What keeps houses from falling down? How can electrical safety be achieved at bargain prices? What can be done to keep basement floors from cracking? How can homeowners act as their own contractors? Popular columnist Duane Johnson answers these questions and more in this complete guide covering all aspects of home design. 200 illustrations.




Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, 3rd Updated Edition


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The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself! New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.




New Fix-it-yourself Manual


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A 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.




Collins Complete DIY Manual


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For novices, DIY enthusiasts or professionals, this essential book continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the market, covering everything from decorating and repairs to electricity, plumbing and much more. This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the info, and thousands of new photographs and illustrations to make sure you get your job done quickly and safely.







Reader's Digest Home Hacks


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Discover the hundreds of practical Do-It-Yourself home improvement and household hacks to simplify everyday life. Tired of spending your free time managing your home? Looking for ways to streamline your chores while saving time and money? In Home Hacks you’ll find clever DIY tips and tricks to do just that. Whether you are looking to organize your space, find simpler ways to clean including natural cleaning solutions, create systems to keep things tidy, keep your clothes in tip-top shape, or know which hooks are best for wall hangings, here you’ll find the smartest hacks to everyday problems. Try these hundreds of easy, quick, and efficient techniques to start implementing right away. From using a blow dryer to make dusting a breeze to whipping up an under-the-bed storage unit with items you already have, there are ideas for every need. Discover the best hacks for key areas of the life, such as: Kitchen advice from the heart of the home to simplify and enjoy meals. Organization tips for the home, computer, office and even you. Clear the clutter with advice to tidy every room in the house. Cleaning know-how to make the whole house sparkle using products from your cupboards. Home decorating ideas offer best choices from paint colors to inexpensive updates. Take care of what you wear including closet tips, stain removal, and clothes and shoe care. Additional, sometimes surprising, hacks are peppered throughout the pages with Easy Fix, Save Time, Save Money, Insider Tips, and Expert Advise quick-tips boxes. Finally learn the clever ways to tackle the chaos and get your house in order!







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