Do-it-yourself Home Improvement A Step-by-step Guide

The core of the guide consists of step-by-step sections that lead you through a huge range of DIY tasks, from simple repairs and improvements to more complex projects for experienced DIYers. Most sections contain annotated overviews of house construction and systems. Throughout, the guide highlights safety issues, and looks at how you can make your home more secure and safe. And special problem solver sections give easy-to-access, quick-fix solutions to common, one-off repair and maintenance jobs.