Do-It-Yourself

HOUSE MAINTENANCE. This is a complete practical guide to home improvement. It offers expert advice on essential home improvement tasks, including painting, wallpapering, tiling, laying new floors, carpentry skills, security, repairs and maintaining your home. It includes advice on how to use the right tools for the job effectively and safely. You can make the most of your home and learn how to develop your practical skills with confidence. It includes a detailed section on decorating, from preparing surfaces, painting and wallpapering to laying all types of flooring, such as wood, tiles and vinyl. It offers clear step-by-step visual instructions and tips from expert authors that make information accessible and easy to follow. Over 800 photographs and diagrams show you how to do every decorating task and project around the house.