Everyday Repair Skills for Beginners

A button drops off, a cupboard door starts to droop, a chair develops a wobble, and the problem sits there because you are not sure where to begin. This book walks you through the small repairs that come up in ordinary life, one clear step at a time. You will learn basic hand stitches, how to mend seams, hems, holes, zips and snaps, how to fix a stripped screw hole and adjust a hinge, how to choose screws, wall plugs and glue, and how to carry out simple routine maintenance around the home. Safety comes first in every chapter, with a plain guide to the jobs involving electricity, gas, structure and heights that should always be left to qualified people. No workshop or experience is needed, only patience and a few inexpensive tools.

Imad Muratspahic is an independent author of practical how-to guides, technical handbooks, history and fiction. The books aim to be clear, honest and useful from the first page.