Master Basic DIY: Teach Yourself

Summary:

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Master Basic DIY explains all the basic tasks and gives you all the information you need to undertake essential decorating and maintenance in an informed and sensible manner. It offers insight into complex options and methods, and is full of practical information and indispensable tips to enable you to quickly see the results reflected in your DIY projects.

Master Basic DIY includes:

Part one - The basics
Chapter 1: Tools
Chapter 2: Top ten DIY jobs for homeowners
Chapter 3: Sequence of work
Chapter 4: From foundations to the ground floor slab
Chapter 5: Brickwork and blockwork
Chapter 6: Roofs, roof coverings and loft conversions
Chapter 7: Home electrics
Chapter 8: Plumbing, central heating and drainage
Chapter 9: Plastering, plasterboard and partition walls

Part two - Projects
Chapter 10: Basics
Chapter 11: Outside
Chapter 12: Inside
Chapter 13: Electrical
Chapter 14: Plumbing
Chapter 15: Decorating

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

Not got much time?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Test yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.

Five things to remember
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

• A clear, concise guide to the essentials - half the price of the competition but with just as much information
• Ideal for new homebuyers and time-pressured owners with no time to do more than the essentials
• Covers everything necessary for house maintenance, including how to assemble flat-pack furniture and unblock drains
• Fully illustrated with clear diagrams and plenty of practical information in addition to a knowledge-based approach
• Plenty of resources and safety tips, with clear indications as to how far the amateur can go

Table of Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
Chap 1. Foundations & Drainage:
Chap 2. Kitchen:
Chap 3. Downstairs loo. .
Chap 4. Hallway:
Chap 5. Lounge:
Chap 6. Bedroom:
Chap 7: Bathroom
Chap 8: Loft:
Chap 9: Roof:
Chap 10: External:
Chap 11: Using professionals:

About the Author(s):
DIYDoctor is a unique and hugely popular website, which offers completely free self-build and DIY help from qualified tradesmen through an interactive question and answer service plus tips, tricks and projects.

Readership:
General trade - those interested in DIY projects

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