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