DIY with Jay

How to Repair and Refresh Your Home

Jay Blades author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:15th Sep '22

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DIY with Jay cover

This practical guide empowers readers with essential DIY skills and confidence, making home improvement accessible for everyone, as featured in DIY with Jay.

In DIY with Jay, Jay Blades MBE, renowned for his role on the popular BBC One show, shares invaluable tips and tricks for home improvement. This practical guide is designed for everyone, regardless of their prior DIY experience. From novice to seasoned handyman, readers will find the confidence to tackle various projects, whether it’s hanging a shelf, repainting a room, or fixing a leaky tap. Jay’s approachable style makes it easy to follow along and learn essential skills.

The book is filled with personal anecdotes from Jay’s own DIY adventures, providing inspiration and motivation to embark on home improvement journeys. With a focus on affordability, DIY with Jay teaches readers how to revitalize their spaces without overspending. You'll discover how to choose the right materials, select the best tools, and execute projects that will enhance your living environment.

DIY with Jay serves as a comprehensive room-by-room guide, covering everything from laying new kitchen flooring to creating custom sofa covers. Each section is packed with expert advice and practical solutions, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to breathe new life into their homes. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom or create a cozy bedroom atmosphere, this book is your go-to resource for all things DIY.

Full of easy-to-understand advice and brilliant tips -- Dom Chinea, expert on The Repair Shop
This book answers all the back-to-basics questions you’re too afraid to ask. It’s full of down-to-earth tricks of the trade that are really easy to follow. Jay literally nails it, hammering home just how easy DIY can be! -- Banjo Beale, interior designer and winner of Interior Design Masters 2022
A brilliant starter book for anyone looking to make their house a home. Full of excellent illustrations that give you a great understanding of how your home works and the tools you need to improve it. And on top of that the book is filled with excellent ideas that any homeowner can use to improve their living space -- Jo Behari, co-author of The Girl's Guide to DIY and The Tool Book
It’s so refreshing to read a book that empowers you to pick up the tools -- Wayne Perrey, 'The TV Carpenter'

ISBN: 9781529091281

Dimensions: 253mm x 196mm x 26mm

Weight: 1026g

272 pages