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DIY : repair, renovate, and decorate with over 450 step-by-step projects / Julian Cassell, Peter Parham, and Theresa Coleman.

Do it yourself (other title)
Cassell, Julian, (author.). Parham, Peter, (author.). Coleman, Theresa, (author.).

Summary:

"An updated edition of the best-selling DIY manual you can't afford to be without, with expert know-how for success every time. Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear, unintimidating instructions ensure even hard jobs are made easy, whatever your level of ability. With step-by-step photographs of every technique and process, DIY breaks down every stage of every task, from choosing tools and essential safety guidance to advice for tackling big jobs and fixing common problems. Including the latest home features like boiling-water taps and smart security systems, up-to-date safety guidelines, and eco-conscious solutions from paint choices to solar panels, this is the tried-and-trusted guide that no homeowner should be without"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780593964583
  • ISBN: 0593964586
  • Physical Description: 512 pages : colour illustrations, colour photographs ; 29 cm
  • Edition: This American edition.
  • Publisher: New York : DK, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Not doing it yourself ; Assessing your house: exterior ; Assessing your house: interior ; Assessing your house: going green -- Tools, equipment, and materials. Hand tools ; Power tools ; Materials -- Alterations and repairs. Ceilings and walls ; Drywall ; Windows ; Doors ; Floors ; Staircases ; Roofs ; Decorative woodwork ; Structural problems -- Kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens ; Bathrooms -- Decorating and finishing. Preparing surfaces ; Painting and finishing ; Wallpapering ; Tiling ; Flooring ; Finishing a room -- Improving home performance. Insulation and ventilation ; Home security ; Conserving energy ; Using space -- Outdoor alterations and repairs. Hard landscaping ; Wooden structures -- Electrics. Electrical systems -- Plumbing. Pipe connections ; Faucets and valves -- Heating. Heating systems -- First aid -- Emergencies.
Subject: Dwellings > Maintenance and repair.
Dwellings > Remodeling.
Do-it-yourself work.
Genre: Handbooks and manuals.
Instructional and educational works.
Self-instructional works.

Available copies

  • 4 of 10 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Carteret County Public Library.

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Down East 643.7 CASSE (Text) 34208900247734 Adult New Nonfiction Checked out 05/14/2025

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520 . ‡a"An updated edition of the best-selling DIY manual you can't afford to be without, with expert know-how for success every time. Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear, unintimidating instructions ensure even hard jobs are made easy, whatever your level of ability. With step-by-step photographs of every technique and process, DIY breaks down every stage of every task, from choosing tools and essential safety guidance to advice for tackling big jobs and fixing common problems. Including the latest home features like boiling-water taps and smart security systems, up-to-date safety guidelines, and eco-conscious solutions from paint choices to solar panels, this is the tried-and-trusted guide that no homeowner should be without"-- ‡cProvided by publisher.
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7001 . ‡aParham, Peter, ‡eauthor. ‡0(CARDINAL)640368
7001 . ‡aColeman, Theresa, ‡eauthor. ‡0(CARDINAL)551383
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