The Complete Australian Do-It-Yourself Book of the Home

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maintain and the desire to improve it. Written in clear, non-teclinical language, it is easy to use, helpful, authoritative, and completely up-to-date. Packed with practical information on all the latest tools, materials and techniques, it offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions that will encourage even novice do-it-yourselfers to attempt countless jobs around the home. Featuring more than 1000 illustrations and over 200 separate, self-contained jobs -each presented in detailed step-by-step form -this book will give you the information, know-how and confidence to become your own successful painter, decorator, electrician, plumber and interior designer.
The Complete Australian Do-it-rourself Book of the Home is divided into ive major sections-three highly practical chapters on Home decorating, Home maintenance and Home contents, and two photographic reference chapters on Choosingmateriais and the... Tovább

Fülszöveg

.1 ¦ J
THE COMPLETE ADSTRALIAN DO-IT-YOVRSELFBOOKOF
THE HONE




lyon
maintain and the desire to improve it. Written in clear, non-teclinical language, it is easy to use, helpful, authoritative, and completely up-to-date. Packed with practical information on all the latest tools, materials and techniques, it offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions that will encourage even novice do-it-yourselfers to attempt countless jobs around the home. Featuring more than 1000 illustrations and over 200 separate, self-contained jobs -each presented in detailed step-by-step form -this book will give you the information, know-how and confidence to become your own successful painter, decorator, electrician, plumber and interior designer.
The Complete Australian Do-it-rourself Book of the Home is divided into ive major sections-three highly practical chapters on Home decorating, Home maintenance and Home contents, and two photographic reference chapters on Choosingmateriais and the Home toolkit. Each chapter is identified by its individual coloured thumb tag and symbol, and is further sub-divided into specific subject areas-for example. Painting, Tiling, Plumbing, Damp-proofing, Renewing upholstery. Home security, and so on. These sections are extensively cross-referenced - to other numbered jobs, to ¦ special "basic technique" panels, and to the appropriate part 0 the Choosing materials chapter. So finding your way around the book gouldn't be simpler.
Each task begins with a detailed section on planning, estimating and preparation. You are told what you need, what tools to use, and exactly what to do. The jobs are then presented in a straightforward, logical sequence that reflects the order of the work. The results will not only give you the satisfaction of having "done it yourself", but should also save you a fortune in professional decorator's and builder's charges.
The Complete Australian Do-lt-yourself Book of the Home is the complete answer book for the home. With its wealth of practical expert advice and its countless household hints, tips and design ideas, it is certain to become the standard home reference book for every family. Vissza