BARTY PHILLIPS - Doing Up a Dump

Great Britain, Guild Publishing, 1987. 1st Guild Publishing Edition, Binding: Decorative Boards, Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Hardback Assuming that money and space are always at a premium, this book suggests sound and inexpensive ways of coming to terms with the strengths and faults of your property. There are dozen of ideas for improvements through disguising, hiding and beautifying, repairing and renovating - simple techniques that can transform a dump into a delight and be as effective as large-scale alterations. You will also find advice on choosing clour schemes, applying paint and wallpaper, hanging curtains, stopping draughts, creating storage space, furnishing and many other aspects of making a home. Lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs, this book will be a source of inspiration to all home-makers. Illustrated. Illustrated laminated boards. Very slight browning to top of end pages. Very slight wear to bottom corners of boards.