Beginner's Guide to DIY
Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer
Published on 11. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-58011-828-6 (ISBN)
Description
Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! 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. Full of expert advice, this practical handbook 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. Beginner's Guide to DIY will provide first-time homeowners and renters with the basic skills and guidance to get the job done. 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Fox Chapel Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-58011-828-6 (9781580118286)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Jo Behari | Alison Winfield-Chislett
Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair
Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer
E-Book
01/2021
Creative Homeowner
€8.51
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Persons
Jo Behari is an entrepreneur, DIY expert and TV presenter. She is also 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.
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.