Find the answers to all your DIY questions in this amazingly successful, bestselling volume. " The Reader's Digest DIY Manual" is a byword amongst amateurs & professionals alike for reliable advice & clear instructions on every aspect of home & garden maintenance & improvement. With growing numbers of people turning to DIY to save money, create more living space or increase the value of their homes, this timely update covers all the best current practice for those undertaking work themselves. In addition
- & for the first time
- a new chapter covers project management, including when to do it yourself & when to call in the professionals, how to apply for planning permission & how to manage building projects large & small. There is also essential up to date information on environmental matters, such as improving your home's energy efficiency, water-saving devices & eco-friendly DIY materials. Finally, a CD-Rom with animated projects complements the comprehensive step-by-step instructions in the book.