Description
Book SynopsisWith advice on tools, materials and methods and written in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, this is a book that makes it easier to say ‘NO’ to our disposable society and make a real difference.
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‘Covers a vast range of jobs and gives simple, clear instructions’ – Sunday Post
‘Reminds us that there’s a solution for every problem’ – Glamour
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Not everything has built-in obsolescence – as this fantastically handy guide to fixing everyday objects proves! Whether you need to repair the strap of a favourite handbag or mend a leak in a washing machine, How to Repair Everything is packed full of tips and tricks of the trade for the person who likes to do-it-yourself. From quick fixes that will get you out of a jam to permanent solutions that make the item good as new, this is perfect for anyone who hates the throwaway society and would much rather refurb and recycle.
Whether it’s a sweater that’s shrunk in the wash, a broken umbrella spoke or fixing a microwave oven, you’ll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools and a bit of patience.
Trade ReviewThis step-by-step manual shows you how to tackle a whole range of household problems, offering both quick fixes and permanent solutions. * Sainsbury’s magazine *
... reminds us that there’s a solution for every problem. * Glamour *
An idiot-proof guide to fixing all the things that inexplicably break down and blow up on you: TV, toaster, the toilet – plus several rusty things you can fix by rubbing stoutly with a potato. Book of the year! * Sport magazine *
Covers a vast range of jobs and gives simple, clear instructions. * Sunday Post *
