Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair: Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer (Creative Homeowner) Practical Handbook for Complete Beginners with Expert Advice & Easy Instructions for Novices - Softcover

Jo Behari; Alison Winfield-Chislett

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580118283 ISBN 13: 9781580118286

Publisher: Creative Homeowner, 2019

Synopsis

"Perfect for a DIY novice, the user-friendly book provides you with the basic DIY skills and guidance to get the job done." - Style Magazine

Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional!

• Complete beginner's reference guide to household repairs and simple renovations
• Learn basic DIY skills and get expert guidance to get the job done
• Simple presentation for the DIY novice and first-time homeowners
• Authors Jo Behari & Alison Winfield-Chislett are experienced DIY experts

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!

Owning a home can be expensive. Throw maintenance costs into the mix and it's enough to feel buried by cost after cost. Data from Buildfax states that home repairs have increased by thirty percent in just five years! Most Americans are not prepared for or expecting these types of additional costs. Being prepared can help homeowners save money and ease your financial burdens.

This practical handbook was created to solve this very dilemma. Full of expert advice, Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair provides first-time homeowners and renters with the basic skills and guidance you need to get the job done. It 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.

The book was authored by an all-star home repair duo: Jo Behari is the founder of Home Jane—the UK's first all-female home improvement and property maintenance company. She was a presenter on the British public-service television series Make, Do and Mend, and is currently the DIY expert columnist for House Beautiful magazine.

Co-author Alison Winfield-Chislett is the founder of The Goodlife Centre, an independent teaching workshop in London that provides courses in DIY, home maintenance, decorating, upholstery, woodwork and carpentry, furniture upcycling and restoration, and various traditional hand crafts. With a degree in ceramics and glass from the Royal College of Art, Alison worked as a staff designer for Tiffany and was a senior designer for Asprey, the iconic British luxury jeweler.

"Houses can be a daunting issue to the uninitiated and when undertaking repairs, you need to be confident of your decisions," says Behari. "In this book, Alison and I will act as your DIY and home repair whisperers. You'll feel empowered to take on your next home project!"

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!

About this title

About the Author

Entrepreneur, DIY expert, and TV presenter Jo Behari is the founder of Home Jane, the UK's first all-female home improvement and property maintenance company. Jo's company has won numerous awards and now employs more than fifty qualified tradeswomen. She was a presenter on the British public-service television series Make, Do and Mend, and is currently the DIY expert columnist for House Beautiful magazine.

Alison Winfield-Chislett is the founder of The Goodlife Centre, an independent teaching workshop in London that provides courses in DIY, home maintenance, decorating, upholstery, woodwork and carpentry, furniture upcycling and restoration, and various traditional hand crafts. With a degree in ceramics and glass from the Royal College of Art, Alison worked as a staff designer for Tiffany and was a senior designer for Asprey, the iconic British luxury jeweler.

From the Back Cover

HOME IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!

Being a first-time homeowner comes with great joys, as it also comes with great responsibilities. But don't let that intimidate you! This comprehensive guide will give you confidence and show you everything you need to know to take care of, fix, and customize your home. From painting and wallpapering to plumbing and hanging shelves, Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair will help you feel more connected to your home, giving you a sense of pride and accomplishment for every project you complete. Filled with DIY hacks, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips, photos, and illustrations, you'll learn all the basic skills to get any indoor or outdoor job done – without spending a fortune!

• Accomplish your own household repairs and simple renovations
• Learn about necessary gear, tools, safety measures, building materials, and basic skills
• Step-by-step instructions for home projects, including flooring, furniture, walls, ceilings, kitchens, bathrooms, and more
• Includes insider DIY hacks to make tasks easier and more efficient
• Provides expert guidance and simple presentations with helpful photography, captions, and illustrations

"Filled with DIY hacks, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips, photos, and illustrations, you'll learn all the basic skills to get any indoor or outdoor job done without spending a fortune."
—The Toledo Blade

Edition details

• Publisher: Creative Homeowner
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580118283
• ISBN 13: 9781580118286
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160