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	if it's broke, fix it: how to mend everyday stuff Nick Harper In this disposable age it's always refreshing to be able to fix things yourself. It's uniquely satisfying when you are able to mend something that people tell you should just be replaced or cannot be mended, not to mention ecologically and economically sound. This is not a guide to complex DIY, rather it is handy guide for men and women to refer to when the hairdryer stops working; a strap on an irreplaceable shoulder-bag has broken or your favourite jumper has shrunk in the wash. It is packed with tips and tricks of the trade, for example, how to get burn marks off your pans. It includes details on tools, materials and methods - from quick fixes to permanent solutions. The perfect present for someone who hates our throwaway society and would much rather do it for themselves, you'll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools, a little bit of patience and "If It's Broke, Fix It". 224pp more on DIY Price: £10.00
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	mend it! easy repairs for everyday items Sian Berry In today's throwaway culture, it can often seem easier to ditch a broken item rather than attempt to repair it. But this also seems like madness at a time when we're all trying to be thrifty, and at the same time reduce the amount of rubbish we contribute to landfill. In this timely new book, Sian Berry sets out to prove that your much-loved table with the wonky leg, wobbly earring or dodgy door handle can be given a new lease of life with a bit of common sense and know-how. With chapters covering furniture, kitchenware, electrical goods, textiles and jewellery, Sian guides you through 400 repair projects, each accompanied by step-by-step illustrations and simple instructions. Even the most DIY-shy person will find this book a revelation. 192pp more on DIY Price: £16.99
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	eco-house manual: how to carry out environmentally-friendly improvements to your home Nigel Griffiths This manual covers every aspect of domestic renovation from heating and electrical systems through to building materials and outdoor space. Whether you want to work out the payback period on a wind turbine or find out about the most eco-friendly floor covering, all information is presented in a clear and practical format with colour photography throughout. With up-do-date information about emerging renewable sources of power, along with step-by-step projects for the home and garden, this will be an invaluable resource for all home owners. 168pp more on DIY Price: £19.99
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	collins complete energy-saving DIY David Day & Albert Jackson Collins Complete Energy-saving DIY is the definitive guide to making energy-saving changes in and around your home. An extension of the international bestselling Collins Complete DIY Manual, this book provides the most up-to-date information for anyone wanting to make home improvements to conserve energy, save money, and help do their bit for the environment. Packed with user-friendly photos, comprehensive and practical instructions, details of current regulations, and innovative ideas, Collins Complete Energy-saving DIY suggests both short- and long-term solutions to combat energy waste. Tackling a range of topics, from advice on what light bulbs to use and the best kind of insulation to how to construct an energy-efficient loft conversion, this book is an essential tool for any householder -- whether they're a complete DIY novice or professional -- and for any house, however old or new. more on DIY Price: £9.99
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	country cottage conservation Bevis Claxton "Country Cottage Conservation" is essential reading for everyone who loves country cottages. From simple DIY redecoration to employing architects and builders to tackle significant repairs, this book is full of helpful information. The author explains how cottage owners are able to protect and enhance their investment, and discusses various repair and redecoration options and their consequences. 208pp more on DIY Price: £16.99
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	maintaining and repairing old houses: a guide to conservation, sustainability and economy Bevis Claxton Repairing, even just painting, an old house with some of today's conventional building materials could begin processes leading to decay, or bring about changes that erode interest and value. This book introduces kinder alternatives, these include traditional and sustainable repair methods and philosophies that can also preserve the character and fabric of the smallest old house and which need not cost the earth. Many old houses were built in the days before fossil fuels were exploited, they were designed to be sustainable - and still can be. The author shows the reader how to prepare old houses for the future by considering the balance between preservation and energy-efficiency. Starting at the top with chimneys and roofs, and working down through the building, the author examines external walls, rainwater disposal, doors and windows, internal walls, floors and ceilings, building services, damp problems and the importance of 'breathability' and ventilation. 192pp more on DIY Price: £16.99
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	victorian and edwardian houses Janet Collings This informative book is invaluable for all those who own, or are interested in, houses that were built between about 1840 and 1914. It aims to help readers to become responsible custodians of such properties and focuses on how to retain and preserve the fabric of the existing house in a sustainable way, thus allowing more of the past to be preserved. The author provides practical advice on how to care for such houses in the least wasteful way, advice that may save the owner money and time, and also enhance the value of the property by retaining its period appeal. 160pp hardback more on DIY Price: £16.99
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	green up!: an A-Z of environmentally-friendly home improvements Will Anderson Green Up! is a compact reference guide to greening your house, from minor improvements - such as what paint to use - to major ones, such as how to choose and install solar electric panels. Structured in A-Z format, each entry lists an area for greening your house, and then describes the options available, the pros and cons, costs, risks and problems, as well as sources of information and advice. Drawing on his experience of having built his own eco-friendly house, Will Anderson writes from the perspective of having tackled these problems himself, but without assuming any prior technical knowledge on the part of the reader. Among the many topics covered are: paint, decoration, furniture and carpets; boilers, baths and plumbing; heating, lighting, insulation and energy; and gardens, fencing, paving, composting, and builders, architects and building regulations. Packed with practical, no-nonsense advice, "Green Up!" offers something for householders in every income bracket. 144pp more on DIY Price: £7.95
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	build it! DIY projects for farmers, smallholders and gardeners Joe Jacobs Using recycled materials wherever possible, engineer and smallholder Joe Jacobs provides clear, step-by-step instructions for over 50 DIY projects for both inside and outside the home farm. Joe guides you through the equipment, the tools, the materials and the plans, all complete with measurements and instructions. The projects include a polytunnel greenhouse, beehives, chicken arks and runs, gates, hurdles and fencing, cloches, a dog kennel, feed bins, a heat pump installation, a heated orphan lamb feeder, an incubator, nesting boxes and renewable energy projects including solar panels and plenty more, making this an essential book for any keen enthusiast with a basic knowledge of construction. 190pp more on DIY Price: £12.99
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	build it!... with pallets Joe Jacobs Often found abandoned at the back of factories, at dumps or even in skips, the humble pallet for many practically minded people, represents a huge source of inspiration as well as a challenge. When skilfully broken down into timber and smartened up, they can be refashioned into chairs, tables, fences, gates, chicken arks, planters, sheds, decking, cladding and many other functional items. Joe Jacobs shows you how to become a ‘pallet nerd.’ He shows you what kind of pallet to look for, the very best techniques for breaking down the pallets safely – an art in itself, and then goes through the best ways to refurbish the wood and provides over 20 plans for tables, fences, chairs, planters and other items of indoor and outdoor furniture. ‘Build It...with Pallets’ is the ideal companion for anyone who views towers of pallets not as an eyesore but as an inspiration and an economical source of wood, making them the ultimate recycling solution. 144pp more on DIY Price: £9.99
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	the smallholder's DIY Michael Roberts If you have a smallholding or farm or you keep small livestock, this is the book for you. There are 22 projects in wood, each with a photograph of the finished article and complete with diagrams of all the sections and panels with measurements. There are hurdles, a mobile hay rack, a mineral block holder, sheep troughs, gates large and small, brooders, a folding saw bench, a goat house and poultry sections to name a few. 72pp more on DIY Price: £9.00
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	the garden DIY expert D G Hessayon The complete guide to choosing, fitting and maintaining all the non-living things in the garden, with step-by-step advice on everything you could build or use in your garden: Walls, fences and gates. Paths, drives and patios. Ponds, bird baths and bird tables. Covers pergolas and garden lighting, barbecues and play areas, greenhouses and garden storage. Also choosing the right materials and tools for the job; how to maintain and repair garden structures. 128pp more on DIY Price: £7.99
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	home wiring Phil Thane Home improvers and DIYers can expand their horizons with this authoritative guide to domestic electrical installation, fittings and equipment. The modern home is more machine than building, with complex systems of electrical installation and equipment. An understanding of these is vital for any DIYer and really expands the horizons of the home improver. This comprehensively illustrated book is written in a clear, accessible style and explains each aspect of domestic electrical installation, fittings and equipment. Beginners will find it demystifies the subject and more experienced home improvers will value it as an indispensable resource and reference. Phil Thane is a freelance journalist specialising in DIY and technology. Having taught electronics before turning to journalism, Phil is aware that many people find electricity baffling and scary, but believes that any competent DIYer can carry out electrical work safely providing they are careful and stick to the rules. 128pp more on DIY Price: £14.99
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