A straightforward guide to such easy, yet frequently mysterious, tasks as replacing a radiator or changing a tap, it also offers ample help for such crises as blocked toilets and frozen pipes. It will tell you all about the layout of a house and water system, then show you how to undertake basic emergency repairs, small and achievable projects, and even tackle bigger things like installing a bathroom suite or plumbing in a dishwasher.

"Packed with money-saving projects"--Cover. Previously published as: Teach yourself basic plumbing and central heating. 2008.