“Before you grab that hammer, pick up Do It Yourself…”
– Homemakers

“…full colour photos and easy-to-follow instructions will give do-it-yourselfers the confidence and knowledge to tackle any household project. “
– The Ottawa Citizen

This revised and expanded edition of the bestselling home repair bible, updated by Canada’s home improvement guru Jon Eakes, Do It Yourself is a comprehensive guide to over 400 projects and expert techniques for Canadians who want to repair, maintain and improve their homes.

From basic house construction and how to determine where “green” improvements can be made to essential repairs and remodeling projects, Do It Yourself is a visual guide to hundreds of easy-to-follow techniques for homeowners. This new edition includes many hundreds of great eco-friendly and money-saving tips as well as offering “green” alternatives for key projects.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• Green Materials: advice on eco-paints and reclaimed materials for home renovations
• Green Kitchen Solutions: information on household recycling systems  
• Green Insulation: Helpful eco-tips on insulating attics, roofs, floors and walls   
• Conserving Energy: From energy efficiency to harnessing solar and wind power

Using over 3,500 full-colour photographs and diagrams, this updated and expanded edition of Do It Yourself  combines “know-how” information which complies to all Canadian building codes  and weather considerations with signature DK “show-how” instruction and photography.  This is the ultimate visual guide to every aspect of home improvement for Canadians. 

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About Jon Eakes

Canadian home-improvement guru Jon Eakes is a nationally respected expert in home renovation. He has over 20 years experience hosting home-improvement shows in Canada including Mr.Chips, You Can Do It, Renovation Zone, and House Hot Line and since 1997 he has had his own show on HGTV, Just Ask Jon Eakes. Jon hosts Home Improvement with Jon Eakes on CJAD radio in Montreal, is on the Technical Research Committee of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, give courses to contractors for the Canadian Government. Jon Eakes lives in Quebec.