Do It Yourself - Canadian Edition

Canadian Know-How, Step By Step Show How!

Do It Yourself
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From what goes where to how things are put together, this all-inclusive handbook complies with all Canadian building codes and is a comprehensive guide to hundreds of expert techniques to repair, maintain and transform your home.

Adapted for Canada by Jon Eakes, Canada's home-improvement guru, Do It Yourself covers all essential home improvement tools, equipment and materials. Over 400 projects are shown in easy to follow sequences. Some of the projects include: removing and building walls, installing a fireplace, building a patio and changing an electrical socket.

Using over 3,500 full-colour photographs and diagrams Do It Yourself combines “know-how” information with “show-how” instruction making it the ultimate visual guide to every aspect of home improvement for Canadians.

REPAIR - Simple and easy to follow tips and techniques, from quick fixes for windows to larger projects such as hanging drywall, installing a doors and moldings

MAINTAIN - Expert Advice on how to keep your home smart, safe and sound with important tips on wiring and plumbing.

IMPROVE - Practical and inspirational ideas to transform your home and increase its value.

From the essentials of organizing household projects and ensuring that you have the right materials on hand, to the basics of understanding the electrical and plumbing systems of the home, Do It Yourself complies with all Canadian building codes and is the perfect tool to help Canadians repair, maintain and transform their homes.

Jon EakesAbout 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.