Designed to appeal to both the reluctant d-i-yer and the experienced handyman, this book offers detailed but easy to follow advice on how to tackle a range of improvements in and around the home. Each chapter, written by an expert, includes sections on tools, equipment and techniques. The text is backed up by step-by-step colour photos and drawings. Home Handyman covers wall building and getting the best out of bricks , mortar and concrete, how to make garden paths, patios and steps, tiling and roof repair, carpentry and joinery, plumbing and heating, electricity and how to extend domestic circuits, insulation, decorating, a maintenance checklist and a glossary of technical terms. Hardcover with jacket. Jacket has some small tears and marks but otherwise good condition.