Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced. For novices, DIY enthusiasts or professionals, this essential book continues to be the most in-depth, up-to-date and user-friendly DIY book on the market, covering everything from decorating and repairs to electricity, plumbing and much more. This fully updated version features an even more accessible design to help you navigate easily through the info, and thousands of new photographs and illustrations to make sure you get your job done quickly and safely. There have been many changes to regulations in recent years, particularly in electricity (the new Part P legislation and changes to cable colours) -- the Manual not only lists but also clearly explains these new regs and helps you work with them. And as we all become much more conscious of the environmental impact our homes have, new material on energy-saving DIY is essential reading for any householder -- saving you money too in the process.

About the Author

Albert Jackson is an acclaimed writer on DIY, home improvement and maintenance. He is co-author of many bestselling books, including the Collins Complete DIY Manual, Collins Complete Woodworker's Manual, Collins Care and Repair of Antiques and the Collins Good Wood series.

Prizes

/ Key title Collins Complete DIY Manual has sold over 3 million copies and is the most comprehensive and authoritative DIY manual ever produced. / The market-leading DIY Manual (over 200,000 copies sold of last edition since autumn 04) / The professionals' choice / Website links to video clips demonstrating key projects / New design and photography throughout / Explains new regulations and how to work with them / Increased emphasis on energy-saving (and cost-saving) DIY / Competition: Reader's Digest Complete DIY Manual

Reviews

"A book that does exactly what it says on the tin" -- Sarah Vine, The Times