DIY Quick Fix

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Название: DIY Quick Fix

Автор: Theresa Coleman, Julian Cassell, Peter Parham

Издательство: DK

Год: 2008

Страниц: 162

Формат: pdf

Размер: 11 Mb

Язык: Английский

Providing quick-fix techniques for tackling the most common DIY home improvement problems-from freeing stuck windows to repairing burst pipes- this handy book features step-by-step sequences, combining close-up, annotated images and clear instructions that are easy to follow while completing the tasks at hand. Each sequence explains the problem, considers the options, and discusses the technique that follows, with tool and material requirements for every job. Presenting solutions to problems occurring in every part of the home, DIY Quick Fix is a must-have for every first-time homeowner or novice DIYer put off by the market's large DIY manuals.

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