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A clear, concise guide to the essentials of house maintenance, including how to assemble flat-pack furniture, unblock drains, install electrical wiring, and hang wallpaper
Ideal for new homebuyers and time-pressured owners who feel unable to do more than the essentials, this provides all the information necessary 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 readers to quickly see the results reflected in your DIY projects. It covers radiator maintenance, foundations, brickwork, roofs, loft conversions, checking for electrical faults, central heating, drainage, fencing, hanging a door, stripping cables and wires, toilet repair, stripping paint, and much more. Fully illustrated with clear diagrams, this guide is packed with plenty of practical information, resources, safety tips, and clear indications as to how far the amateur can go.
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Mike Edwards started the website diydoctor.org.uk, which offers completely free DIY help from qualified tradesmen through an interactive question and answer service plus tips, tricks, and projects.
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