Do-it-yourself Workshop

by JohnMcGowan (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $19.89

  This is a practical title containing all the necessary information on basic tools and materials that the do-it-yourself enthusiast should need. It gives advice on how to choose and use the right tools for the job effectively and safely, and how to develop practical skills. It covers planning your work efficiently, the best order to tackle DIY jobs, and gives useful advice on maintenance that should help save time and money. The clear, step-by-step instruction and tips from expert authors aim to help DIY beginners tackle jobs around the home with confidence.

• Used

  Paperback
  2010

  $3.49

  This book contains all the necessary information on basic tools and materials that the do-it-yourself enthusiast will need. It begins with a section on tools and techniques, which covers the basic items needed for most do-it-yourself jobs as well as giving a guide to storing your tools. The chapter on equipment and materials covers plaster, concrete and mortar, roofing materials, adhesives and sealants, as well as fixings and fittings, flooring, painting and wallpapering materials. The final section of the book consists of projects involving basic carpentry skills. From simple projects, such as putting up shelves, to more complex tasks, such as replacing a section of skirting and boxing-in wall pipes, this section will help you to carry out a variety of woodworking tasks.