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Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced.
An essential tool for novices, DIY enthusiasts and professionals, covering decorating, electricity, plumbing and more
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Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced.
For novices, DIY enthusiasts, or professionals, this essential book continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date, and user-friendly DIY book on the market. It covers everything from decorating and repairs to electricity, plumbing, and much more.
This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the information, along with thousands of new photographs and illustrations to ensure you get your job done quickly and safely. 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 regulations and helps you work with them.
As we become more conscious of the environmental impact our homes have, new material on energy-saving DIY is essential reading for any householder, saving you money in the process.
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Collins Complete DIY Manual by Albert Jackson and David Day is praised for being both accessible and comprehensive, making it suitable for both novices and experienced DIY enthusiasts. Reviewers highlight its user-friendly approach to a wide range of tasks, from plumbing to general repairs, while acknowledging its enduring relevance in the modern DIY landscape.
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ISBN: 9780007425952
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 March 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Collins
Edition: New edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 226.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 2480g
Pages: 552
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Material for the book is derived from the Collins Complete DIY Manual, by Jackson and Day.Albert Jackson and David Day are the authoritative writers on DIY, home improvement and maintenance. They have made many television appearances, and have presented two major BBC series. Their best-selling books include the Collins Complete DIY Manual, Collins Complete Woodworkers Manual and Collins Home Restoration Manual. David Day has written widely on Australian history and the history of World War II. 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. David Day is currently an Honorary Associate with the History Program at La Trobe University and a visiting professor at the University of Aberdeen. He lives in Eltham, Victoria.
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