Illustrated with step-by-step colour drawings and photographs, this guide provides detailed instruction in standard DIY jobs for the beginner, enabling anyone to tackle a range of projects with complete confidence. Each job has a preparation planner and a tools checklist, while precautionary panels give important advice on safety. Topics covered include: tools, equipment and materials and basic painting and paperhanging techniques. Indoor jobs such as painting with textured finishes on walls and ceilings and outdoor jobs such as exterior paintwork and the use of stains and preservatives are covered together with preparations and repairs.