Beginner's guide to DIY & home repair : essential DIY techniques for the first timer / Jo Behari & Alison Winfield-Chislett.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Mount Joy, PA : Creative Homeowner, [2019]Description: 159 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781580118286
- 1580118283
- DIY & home repair
- Beginner's guide to do-it-yourself and home repair
- Do-it-yourself and home repair
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 643.7 B419 | Available | 33111009667037 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! If you are frustrated by your own inability to handle a repair, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home maintenance--you've come to the right place. Full of expert advice, this practical handbook features easy instructions for all the home DIY basics, from painting and wallpapering to simple plumbing, changing a lock, using power tools, fixing a squeaky board and much more. Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair will provide first-time homeowners and renters with the basic skills and guidance to get the job done. This ultimate reference guide for the DIY novice offers help for anyone who has a busy working life but still wants to make their home look good--without spending a fortune.
Updated and revised edition of The girl's guide to DIY : how to fix things in your home without breaking your nails, originally published in 2011 by New Holland Publishers.
Includes index.
Part 1: Before you begin ; One step at a time ; A short guide to house construction ; Time to gear up ; Building materials: a primer ; Basic skills to master -- Part 2: Projects. Organization & storage ; Walls & ceilings ; Doors & windows ; Kitchens & baths ; Flooring ; Furniture ; Exterior DIY.