"Richard Clay" wrote in message ...
I can't decide which one of these to get - just spent 30mins in Waterstones
looking at each (both about £20). I am sick of being a total DIY virgin,
having to get someone in to do absolutely anything, and want to rectify the
situation - maybe even go on to do a house up! (one day...)

The books look like they cover largely the same sort of ground in largely
the same sort of way, but anybody got any particular reason to recommend one
of them over t'other? (it seems a bit excessive to get both). Or even any
other sort of learning source?

Thanks.


I got the Collins when I started renovating our flat last year as a
DIY novice. Its been invaluable. I'd recommend it.

However I still look on uk.diy just about every day for confirmation
and ideas. I find I rarely need to post - someone has invariably asked
the question before.

Will