This comprehensive collection of over one thousand hints and tips has been compiled by Mary Rose Quigg to give a very practical book for DIY enthusiasts. This collection of valuable hints and tips includes information on decorating, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, building and car maintenance. Some hints are informative while others are constantly useful and should make DIY tasks more easily completed. The poems and proverbs included are delightful and make the book a more enjoyable read. This book is as much for browsing through as for using. It is a perfect gift book whether DIY is a hobby or regular chore.