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Author:   Scott McGregor
Publisher:   Allen & Unwin
Imprint:   Allen & Unwin
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 20.00cm
Weight:   0.506kg
ISBN:  

9781741753264

ISBN 10:   1741753260
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   01 October 2007
Recommended Age:   From
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION - HOW I GOT HOOKED 2. TOOLS Basic tool kit Beginners power tools The next stage DIY shadow board More advance tool kit More power tools Hiring tools About Cordless tools and batteries Ten great tool tips Looking After your tools Sharpening tools 3. PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS Key ingredients Fasteners Glues, Sealants and Fillers Cleaners Timber and boards Tapes, strings, ropes and wires Timber finishes 4. SAFETY WHILE YOU WORK 5. MAKING YOUR HOME MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT Insulation Draft-proofing Sealing gaps around doors Sealing gaps around windows Gaps in floorboards Reducing heat loss/gain through windows DIY double glazing

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Born in Orange, NSW, Scott McGregor is a graduate of NIDA who has appeared in countless TV dramas and plays. Most recently he was the DIY presenter on Channel Seven's Better Homes and Gardens and the host of the highly successful series Room for Improvement . Scott writes a weekly DIY column for the Sun Herald called Weekend Workshop', where he responds to readers' questions with advice on how to do various small repair and maintenance jobs around the home. He also is a presenter of the Bunnings Ladies' Nights in NSW and Qld. Scott has a passion for trains and for many years owned the famous train buffs' shop Off the Rails.

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