Collins Complete Diy Manual

Collins Complete DIY Manual is an international bestseller and the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced. This new edition has been updated with information on all the latest changes in products, techniques and regulations developed since the last edition (published 2001). This is an updated version of the long-established home improvement bible and a must-have for anyone interested in maintaining and renovating their home -- whether they're a complete novice, DIY enthusiast or professional. contents include: * planning * decorating -- completely revised with substantial new material * repairs and maintenance * home security * infestation, rot and damp * insulation and ventilation * electricity * plumbing * heating * garden projects -- inc. new section on decking * tools and techniques This new edition has been substantially rewritten and contains new photographs and illustrations, covering all the latest products, techniques and regulations, including a completely revised chapter on decorating and a new section on garden decking -- proving that the Collins Complete DIY Manual continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the market.