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, & at the same time reduce the amount of rubbish we contribute to landfill. In this timely 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 & know-how. With chapters covering furniture, kitchenware, electrical goods, textiles & jewellery, Sian guides you through 400 repair projects, each accompanied by step-by-step illustrations & simple instructions. Even the most DIY-shy person will find this book a revelation.