Short description
Here is a clear concise basic guide to all the skills that a DIY enthusiast will need. It covers:
Bricklaying and PlasteringPaving and screedingTilingWoodwork and CarpentryWelding, Brazing and SolderingPainting, and paint effectsElectricsPlumbing
Long description
Here is a basic guide to all the skills that a DIY enthusiast will need. It covers: Bricklaying and plastering; paving and screeding; tiling; woodwork and carpentry; welding, brazing and soldering; painting, and paint effects; electrics; plumbing. Each chapter shows what tools you will need, and how to use them. Photographs and drawings illustrate the basic skills required in each building process. You will then see these skills in action as a typical project is completed. Hints and tips are scattered throughout the text to alert you to problem areas and quicker methods.