Girls' Guide to DIY
Published on 14. October 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-84533-015-6 (ISBN)
Description
The first chapter addresses the issues to consider when tackling DIY in general and more specifically from the viewpoint of being female (for example, tasks where strength or height are an issue). Further chapters are then devoted to different types of DIY - decorating, flooring, fixtures & fittings and practical considerations such as security & safety and when to call in the professionals! Information on types of tools, materials, and hardware is given, as well as some basic advice on electrics and plumbing. The book is thoroughly practical, with guides to choosing materials, assessing timescales, and working safely. The text is fun and informal, and the practical advice delivered with humour and pzazz. Funky illustrations bring the chapters to life. A glossary at the back explains the most common words in girls' terms!
The first chapter addresses the issues to consider when tackling DIY in general and more specifically from the viewpoint of being female (for example, tasks where strength or height are an issue). Further chapters are then devoted to different types of DIY - decorating, flooring, fixtures & fittings and practical considerations such as security & safety and when to call in the professionals! Information on types of tools, materials, and hardware is given, as well as some basic advice on electrics and plumbing. The book is thoroughly practical, with guides to choosing materials, assessing timescales, and working safely. The text is fun and informal, and the practical advice delivered with humour and pzazz. Funky illustrations bring the chapters to life. A glossary at the back explains the most common words in girls' terms!
The first chapter addresses the issues to consider when tackling DIY in general and more specifically from the viewpoint of being female (for example, tasks where strength or height are an issue). Further chapters are then devoted to different types of DIY - decorating, flooring, fixtures & fittings and practical considerations such as security & safety and when to call in the professionals! Information on types of tools, materials, and hardware is given, as well as some basic advice on electrics and plumbing. The book is thoroughly practical, with guides to choosing materials, assessing timescales, and working safely. The text is fun and informal, and the practical advice delivered with humour and pzazz. Funky illustrations bring the chapters to life. A glossary at the back explains the most common words in girls' terms!
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
30 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 171 mm
Width: 110 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
148 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84533-015-6 (9781845330156)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Salli Brand is a painter, decorative artist, and sculptor living in Chesham in a cottage which she is renovating on her own. She has qualifications in fabrication and welding, and is well on the way to becoming a qualified electrician. Salli has written numerous articles for a number of homes and interiors magazines, as well as various books on decorating and DIY including Living Room Makeovers, Decorative Walls in a Weekend, and Transformation Tricks. She has also made several television appearances for the BBC and the Discovery Channel.
Salli Brand is a painter, decorative artist, and sculptor living in Chesham in a cottage which she is renovating on her own. She has qualifications in fabrication and welding, and is well on the way to becoming a qualified electrician. Salli has written numerous articles for a number of homes and interiors magazines, as well as various books on decorating and DIY including Living Room Makeovers, Decorative Walls in a Weekend, and Transformation Tricks. She has also made several television appearances for the BBC and the Discovery Channel.
Salli Brand is a painter, decorative artist, and sculptor living in Chesham in a cottage which she is renovating on her own. She has qualifications in fabrication and welding, and is well on the way to becoming a qualified electrician. Salli has written numerous articles for a number of homes and interiors magazines, as well as various books on decorating and DIY including Living Room Makeovers, Decorative Walls in a Weekend, and Transformation Tricks. She has also made several television appearances for the BBC and the Discovery Channel.
Content
Introduction; Things to Think About Before you Start; Choosing a Style; Having a Vision; Buying/Hiring/Borrowing; Timescales; Essential Kit; When to Call in the Professionals; Being a Woman - Knowing your Limitations/Potential; Decorating; Painting; Types of Paint & Their Uses; Types of Brushes & Their Uses; How Much Paint to Buy; Wallpaper Considerations; Masking Tape/Mastic - Professional Tricks; Tiling; Flooring; Shampooing/Protecting Carpets; Estimating How Much to Buy; Laminates; Hardwood; Bringing Floorboards to Life; Sound-Proofing; Shelving & Storage; Kits; Make Your Own; Buying/Treating Wood; Ceiling Fixing/Hanging; Secret Storage; Odd Shapes & Corners; Fixtures & Fittings; Measuring; Shortening Blinds; Curtain Rods; Drilling a Tile; Putting up a Cabinet; Picture Hanging; Types of Fixings; Security & Safety; Locks, Windows, Doors, Insurance; Security Lights; Types of Glass; First-Aid Kit; Telephone Issues; Electrical & Plumbing Common Sense; What Went Bang?; Lightbulb Wattages & Safety; Overloading Sockets; Unblocking Sinks & Drains; Ball Cock Problems; Dripping Taps; Bleeding Radiators; Stopping Noisy Plumbing; Quick Budget-Fixes for Kitchens; Re-painting Cupboards; Changing Handles; Changing Worktops; Other Handy Things; Torches/Candles; Internet Shopping; Height of Mirrors; Glossary; Index & Acknowledgments