Beginner's Guide to DIY

Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer

Alison Winfield-Chislett, Jo Behari

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Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
11 June 2019

DIY: general

Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional! If you are frustrated by your own inability to handle a repair, or resentful of having to pay someone to take care of simple home maintenance—you’ve come to the right place. Full of expert advice, this practical handbook features easy instructions for all the home DIY basics, from painting and wallpapering to simple plumbing, changing a lock, using power tools, fixing a squeaky board and much more. Beginner's Guide to DIY will provide first-time homeowners and renters with the basic skills and guidance to get the job done. This ultimate reference guide for the DIY novice offers help for anyone who has a busy working life but still wants to make their home look good—without spending a fortune.

By: Alison Winfield-Chislett, Jo Behari
Imprint: Creative Homeowner Press,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781580118286
ISBN 10: 1580118283
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 11 June 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jo Behari is an entrepreneur, DIY expert and TV presenter. She is also the founder of Home Jane, the UK’s first all-female home improvement and property maintenance company. Jo’s company has won numerous awards and now employs more than fifty qualified tradeswomen. She was a presenter on the British public-service television series Make, Do and Mend, and is currently the DIY expert columnist for House Beautiful magazine. Alison Winfield-Chislett is the founder of The Goodlife Centre, an independent teaching workshop in London that provides courses in DIY, home maintenance, decorating, upholstery, woodwork and carpentry, furniture upcycling and restoration, and various traditional hand crafts. With a degree in ceramics and glass from the Royal College of Art, Alison worked as a staff designer for Tiffany and was a senior designer for Asprey, the iconic British luxury jeweler.

Reviews for Beginner's Guide to DIY: Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer

Filled with DIY hacks, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips, photos, and illustrations, you'll learn all the basic skills to get any indoor or outdoor job is done without spending a fortune. --The Toledo Blade This would make a great house-warming gift for a new homeowner. --Arkansas Democrat Gazette