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The Reader’s Digest DIY Manual

07 January 2011

Often a New Year means a new start with lots of resolutions being made, and very often includes plans for home improvement. The question is whether you Do-It-Yourself or pay for a professional to come in. The choice will obviously depend on many factors such as budget available for project, scale of project and time that you have to do the project but also those that choose to go DIY, very often enjoy the challenge of the job and take great pride in their own work. By Doing-It-Yourself, you are also guaranteed to be able to manage costs more effectively.

So if you are ready to take the plunge into the world of DIY, one book that I would recommend is the Reader’s Digest DIY Manual. This manual covers everything from the most simplest of jobs, such as hanging a picture up, to constructing a patio as well as whole sections dedicated to more complex DIY jobs including wiring, plumbing and heating. The manual also covers areas where Building Regulations state that you need to use a qualified tradesperson i.e. an electrician. The book will advise on such cases but still gives a detailed overview which will at least give you a good understanding of the subject so that you can make an informed decision when discussing a particular job with your tradesman.

With conservatories becoming one of the most popular home improvement projects, this manual also covers the basic considerations which are vital to know about, prior to embarking on building your new space. It discusses planning implications, rules and regulations as well as considerations as to where to site your conservatory.

Overall this DIY manual is full of helpful tips, advice and clear illustrations to help any budding DIY enthusiast.