I am a fully qualified, time-served, award-winning joiner with an NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery as well as an HNC in Construction. Below I will give you a quick rundown of the contents of this book, just to give you a brief overview of everything it includes. There have been many changes to regulations in recent years, particularly in electricity (the new Part P legislation and changes to cable colours) the Manual not only lists but also clearly explains these new regs and helps you work with them. A new generation of DIYers may no longer justify space for a weighty book like this on their shelves, but for me at least, it is an essential reference. And as we all become much more conscious of the environmental impact our homes have, new material on energy-saving DIY is essential reading for any householder - saving you money too in the process.

They are thorough and very informative, and actually one of the reasons I really love this book is all of the detailed diagrams that come with it.Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). The book also contains lots of step-by-step guides complete with photos, much like I do here at the bloke cave! The Collins Complete DIY Manual is now available as a ring-bound book, packaged in an eye-catching, modern, boxed set with a handle.

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The big ones come with tons of useful tips and tricks and if you’re anything like me you will find yourself digging them out time and time again for all those jobs you’ve never attempted before.

More Hamburger icon An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. His biography of John Curtin won the 2000 Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards Prize for History and was shortlisted for the 2000 New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards Douglas Stewart Prize for Non-Fiction, while his biography of Ben Chifley was shortlisted for the New South Wales Premier’s Award for History in 2002. Fully updated with the latest regulations, including key electrical changes it provides at-a-glance information on what DIY work can be done and what needs to be notified to the local authority. This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the info, and thousands of new photographs and illustrations to make sure you get your job done quickly and safely.Whether you need to fix a leaking tap or knock down a wall, paint a ceiling or instal double-glazing, this book provides all the necessary information to get the job done. David Day is currently an Honorary Associate with the History Program at La Trobe University and a visiting professor at the University of Aberdeen.

RING BOUND, BOXED SET OF THE UK’S BEST-SELLING DIY MANUAL Previous editions of this classic have sold in excess of 800,000 copies. For novices and competent DIYers alike, it continues to be the most user-friendly manual for any job from installing a toilet to replacing a tap. We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. An international bestseller, the Collins Complete DIY Manual has always been the trusted reference for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike.I believe these qualifications make me perfectly positioned to provide expert advice on many different areas of DIY as well as share all of the tips I have picked up in over a decade working on building sites!