DIY including woodwork
The Marlborough District Libraries have books on many topics of interest to the do-it-yourself enthusiast. Here are a few tips to help you find what you want.
Books - Browsing the Shelves
Books on DIY for different topics, such as home, garden or mechanical projects, are found in different parts of the collection. For example, books on home renovation and DIY are in the 643's, house building and other construction tips are in the 690's, you will find many garden-based DIY topics between 712 and 717.
Woodwork and wood turning are in the 684's, with specific wood projects in the 674s. If you are looking for wooden toys to make, most books are at 745.
Magazines
- Practical Woodworking
- The Shed
- Your Home and Garden
To help you find books on DIY projects, try searching our online catalogue by typing in keyword(s) such as:
- DIY or 'do it yourself'.
- Home maintenance
- Bicycle maintenance
- House painting
- Home decorating
- Garden construction
- Woodwork
Online Resources
The Encyclopaedia Britannica is part of the Epic group of databases and is available through the online catalogue. It features a wide range of do it yourself topics. Click here to visit The Encyclopaedia Britannica on-line.
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