Do It Yourself

A must for all DIY enthusiasts. Do It Yourself is packed full of useful hints, tips, and suggestions from the experts on how you can improve your home.

With more than 2000 illustrations and over 100 step by step explanations an amateur will be able to carry out these tasks safely and without major problems. Jobs such as painting and decorating with guidance on how to lay floor tiles, what tools and materials you will need are all included in this informative CD.

Jargon busters, are used throughout the program ensuring that you don’t feel intimidated by the terminology used by the paid professionals. All this is vital information for when you are working on and around the house as well as suggestions for repairs and ideas for modernisation.

Every section in the Do It Yourself program can be printed out for future reference along with search facilities allowing you to look for words associated with your area of interest. In the ELECTRICAL section you will find all the answers to how to fit smoke detectors, burglar alarms, repairing socket outlets, fitting dimmer switches plus information on lights and plug sockets.

STORAGE takes you through space saving ideas such as fitting wardrobes, building built in cupboards and fitting shelves

PLUMBING. Would you know where to turn off the water if something happened to your water system? How do you install washing machines and dishwashers? This section will guide you through everything you need to know about leaks, pipes, valves and much, much, more.

CHOOSING & WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS: Contains an in-depth analysis of the types of tools you are likely to need and useful advice on purchasing

DECORATING: Basic skills such as painting, decorating and tiling and are all covered in this popular section.

BUILDING Repairing damp patches and replacing rotten woodwork are just two of the building concepts that are included in this section.

CARPENTRY Would you know what to treat your house with if you had rotten woodwork or what tools to use? This section is packed with suggestions on how to exploit the versatility of wood.

• Contains more than 2,000 illustrations
• Gives practical tips for buying the correct materials.
• Gives guidance on important safety information.

Min. System Requirements:
Windows 3.1x or Windows 95. 486DX2 66MHz processor or faster. 2MB free hard disk space. 8MB RAM. 16 Bit SoundBlaster or 100% compatible soundcard & dual speed CD-ROM drive.