Scott McGregor
Allen & Unwin | 1741753260 | 2007 | PDF | 336 pages | 5 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Never mind the big renos, it's all the little jobs around the house that can end up costing you a fortune - unless you can do them yourself. Handyman and DIYer Scott McGregor, previously of Better Homes and Gardens and Home Improvement, shows you how in this essential guide to everything DIY around the home.
Fix It is packed full of step-by-steps and how-tos for all those tricky little jobs you'd rather not pay a tradie to do, including: everything you need to know about tools, products and materials; making your home more energy efficient; repairs to walls, floors, ceilings, doors and windows; small jobs like hanging pictures, repairing carpet, installing window locks; damp problems; repairing, cleaning and restoring furniture; updating or repairing built-in cupboards and kitchens; wet areas; minor plumbing and electrical jobs; all the tricks and tips for a great paint job; decks, concrete, masonry, gardens, yards, fences, barbecues and outdoor furniture and much much more. With easy to understand diagrams, Fix It is an essential item in any home tool kit, next to the hammer, the power drill and a length of wire (just in case . . .). Give it pride of place on your shadow board!
LIST OF CONTENT
1. HOW I GOT HOOKED 1
2. TOOLS 9
3. PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS 37
4. SAFETY WHILE YOU WORK 59
5. MAKING YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT 68
6. WALLS AND CEILINGS 81
7. FLOORS . . . AND WHAT’S UNDERNEATH 109
8. DOORS AND WINDOWS 133
9. BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS 166
10. FURNITURE 178
11. WET AREAS 191
12. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING 203
13. PAINTING AND OTHER FINISHES 218
14. THE OUTSIDE BITS—YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR 253
15. YOUR GARDEN AND YARD 287
16. USEFUL INFORMATION 302
INDEX 317
EDITORIAL REVIEW
Allen & Unwin | 1741753260 | 2007 | PDF | 336 pages | 5 Mb
DESCRIPTION
Never mind the big renos, it's all the little jobs around the house that can end up costing you a fortune - unless you can do them yourself. Handyman and DIYer Scott McGregor, previously of Better Homes and Gardens and Home Improvement, shows you how in this essential guide to everything DIY around the home.
Fix It is packed full of step-by-steps and how-tos for all those tricky little jobs you'd rather not pay a tradie to do, including: everything you need to know about tools, products and materials; making your home more energy efficient; repairs to walls, floors, ceilings, doors and windows; small jobs like hanging pictures, repairing carpet, installing window locks; damp problems; repairing, cleaning and restoring furniture; updating or repairing built-in cupboards and kitchens; wet areas; minor plumbing and electrical jobs; all the tricks and tips for a great paint job; decks, concrete, masonry, gardens, yards, fences, barbecues and outdoor furniture and much much more. With easy to understand diagrams, Fix It is an essential item in any home tool kit, next to the hammer, the power drill and a length of wire (just in case . . .). Give it pride of place on your shadow board!
LIST OF CONTENT
1. HOW I GOT HOOKED 1
2. TOOLS 9
3. PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS 37
4. SAFETY WHILE YOU WORK 59
5. MAKING YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT 68
6. WALLS AND CEILINGS 81
7. FLOORS . . . AND WHAT’S UNDERNEATH 109
8. DOORS AND WINDOWS 133
9. BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS 166
10. FURNITURE 178
11. WET AREAS 191
12. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING 203
13. PAINTING AND OTHER FINISHES 218
14. THE OUTSIDE BITS—YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR 253
15. YOUR GARDEN AND YARD 287
16. USEFUL INFORMATION 302
INDEX 317
EDITORIAL REVIEW
