Are you clueless about DIY but want to know some of the most basic techniques? Get a kickstart with this little book which will give you just enough to get you going...

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious. Essential DIY Projects is a short, simple and to-the-point guide to that will teach you a number of essential projects around the house in just 96 pages. Suitable even for those who've never picked up a hammer, this is an ideal starting point for the new home-owner or tentative DIY-er.make basic repairsdecorate with flairmakeover the gardentackle new projectsadd value to your home