At last it's here: the home handyperson's guide to all those odd jobs around the house. With simple, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, this book will teach you how to cope with everything from the simplest repair job to some challenging weekend projects, all of which will add real value to your home and lifestyle. From fixing leaking taps and repairing broken windows, to making blanket boxes and polishing your floor, or even building a sandstone barbecue and installing a fish pond, this book has a job to suit every skill level. It also features the latest information on hardware and tools, setting up a workshop and plenty of tips, techniques and tricks of the trade.