Whether you want to know how to rewire your house or build a deck, repair a faulty ball valve or mend a hole in plasterboard, wallpaper a stairwell or unblock a down pipe, it’s all here. Also included are projects on assembling flat pack furniture and wiring for computers and home entertainment systems. Each section in this invaluable guide is clearly laid out with step-by-step instructions, drawings and diagrams for every project.
The book also helps you to choose the right techniques, tools and materials for use in a vast range of different DIY jobs. All the latest information and developments have been incorporated, from new forms of insulation and modern fuse boxes to the latest security devices for the home.
This handsome book will save you hundreds of pounds and hours of effort - it has all the information you will ever need to keep your home in good condition. Every home should have one!

Collins Complete DIY Manual

Whether you’re planning on decking your garden, decorating your house or simply mending a radiator, the bestselling COLLINS COMPLETE DIY MANUAL will give you all the confidence you need to do it yourself. With just a little bit of know-how, most people are quite capable of doing the repairing and decorating themselves, saving time and money in the process.
Completely revised and updated for 2004 with information on all the latest changes in products, techniques and regulations, this international bestseller (over 2.5 million copies sold) is the long established home improvement bible for anyone interested in maintaining and renovating their home – whether a complete novice, DIY enthusiast or professional.
An essential reference tool for every householder, COLLINS COMPLETE DIY MANUAL could help save hundreds of pounds on expensive and unnecessary call-out fees, time and time again.