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LocationOakland
Call NoHOME REPAIR
TitleDIY : repair, renovate, and decorate with over 450 step-by-step projects / Julian Cassell, Peter Parham, and Theresa Coleman.
AuthorCassell, Julian, author.
Barcode47660111111528
CollectionNF Home
Summary"Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear, unintimidating instructions ensure even hard jobs are made easy, whatever yourlevel of ability. With step-by-step photographs of every technique and process, DIY breaks down every stage of every task, from choosing tools and essential safety guidance to advice for tackling big jobs and fixing common problems. Including the latest home features like boiling-water taps and smart security systems, up-to-date safety guidelines, and eco-conscious solutions from paint choices to solar panels, this is the tried-and-trusted guide that no homeowner should be without."--Provided by publisher.
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Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9780593964583 (hardcover)
International Standard Book Number 0593964586 (hardcover)
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 643/.7 23/eng/20250326
Personal Name Cassell, Julian, author.
Title Statement DIY : repair, renovate, and decorate with over 450 step-by-step projects / Julian Cassell, Peter Parham, and Theresa Coleman.
Edition Statement American edition.
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice ©2025
Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2025.
Physical Description 512 p. color illustrations ; Hardcover 29 cm
Content Type still image sti rdacontent
Content Type text txt rdacontent
Media Type unmediated n rdamedia
Carrier Type volume nc rdacarrier
General Note Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note Not doing it yourself -- Assessing your house. Exterior ; Interior ; Going green -- Tools, equipment, and materials. Hand tools ; Power tools ; Materials -- Alterations and repairs. Ceilings and walls ; Drywall ; Windows ; Doors ; Floors ; Staircases ; Roofs ; Decorative woodwork ; Structural problems -- Kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens ; Bathrooms -- Decorating and finishing. Preparing surfaces ; Painting and finishing ; Wallpapering ; Tiling ; Flooring ; Finishing a room -- Improving home performance. Insulation and ventilation ; Home security ; Conserving energy ; Using space -- Outdoor alterations and repairs. Hard landscaping ; Wooden structures -- Electrics. Electrical systems -- Plumbing. Pipe connections ; Faucets and valves -- Heating. Heating systems -- First aid -- Emergencies.
Summary, Etc. "Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide. From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear, unintimidating instructions ensure even hard jobs are made easy, whatever yourlevel of ability. With step-by-step photographs of every technique and process, DIY breaks down every stage of every task, from choosing tools and essential safety guidance to advice for tackling big jobs and fixing common problems. Including the latest home features like boiling-water taps and smart security systems, up-to-date safety guidelines, and eco-conscious solutions from paint choices to solar panels, this is the tried-and-trusted guide that no homeowner should be without."--Provided by publisher.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Dwellings Remodeling.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Do-it-yourself work.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Dwellings Maintenance and repair.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Bricolage.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Habitations Entretien et re´parations.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Habitations Re´fection.
Index Term-Genre/Form Guides et manuels. rvmgf
Index Term-Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals. lcgft
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Index Term-Genre/Form Instructional and educational works. lcgft
Index Term-Genre/Form Mate´riel d'e´ducation et de formation. rvmgf
Added Entry, Personal Name Parham, Peter, author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJcwDTQBYcxPCrrvTrckjC
Added Entry, Personal Name Coleman, Theresa, author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjwytyWMxMV3G8hKd7xPXq