This book contains all the necessary information on basic tools and materials that the do-it-yourself enthusiast will need. It begins with a section on tools and techniques, which covers the basic items needed for most do-it-yourself jobs as well as giving a guide to storing your tools. The chapter on equipment and materials covers plaster, concrete and mortar, roofing materials, adhesives and sealants, as well as fixings and fittings, flooring, painting and wallpapering materials. The final section of the book consists of projects involving basic carpentry skills. From simple projects, such as putting up shelves, to more complex tasks, such as replacing a section of skirting and boxing in wall pipes, this section will help you to carry out a variety of woodworking tasks.
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The consultant John McGowan has written about home maintenance and improvement throughout his career. He is an author and contributor to many newspapers, magazines and partworks. He has consulted, written and collaborated on countless books, including the Do-It-Yourself Book of DIY and Home Maintenance (Dorling Kindersley), Terence Conran DIY by Design (Conran Octopus) and The Reader's Digest Manual. He was formerly the Editor of the United Kingdom's leading do-it-yourself magazines, New DIY, Practical Householder and HomeDIY.
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