Fix it Yourself!

Don't wait for that elusive (and expensive) tradesperson to call - with the help of this brilliant home maintenance manual you can tackle all of those repair and maintenance jobs yourself! From leaking gutters or squeaking floorboards to peeling paint, torn flyscreens or a sagging fence, you can save money and have the satisfaction of doing the job yourself.

Prepared by a team of Australian and New Zealand experts, this updated edition contains:

• Practical information and advice on how to improve your home and garden, such as installing insulation, harvesting and recycling water, installing a skylight, and improving your home's energy efficiency.
• Feature boxes with green tips on choosing renewable flooring, power usage meters, draughtproofing windows, doors and floors, water-saving hardware and more.
• Clear step-by-step photographs and instructions showing you the best way to tackle each problem
• Advice on how to prevent the problems before they begin
• Recommendations for the best tools and equipment for the job