Looking after your home is economical and satisfying This book is filled with practical tips for do-it-yourself jobs It covers all areas of the home both indoors and out It offers clear step-by-step advice on internal and external maintenance repairs carpentry flooring brickwork roofing fences walls and paths John McGowan has written about home maintenance and improvement throughout his career. He is an author and contributor to many newspapers, magazines and partworks. He has consulted, written and collaborated on countless books, including the Do-It-Yourself Book of DIY and Home Maintenance, and The Reader's Digest Manual.