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DIY help in this section of the Toolbox includes:

• DIY advice for those who are new to DIY
• Information on selecting DIY tools and items in a basic toolkit
• Metric conversion tables for those converting imperial to metric and vice versa
• Budget DIY advice for those wishing to get more for their money
• A short DIY A-Z of terms used on the site and other useful terms to know for DIY projects

Other sources of DIY help include the Internet, books, TV programmes, DIY shops, DIY experts or professionals, or friends and family who are into DIY. There are plenty of websites with information and advice on DIY. Make sure though that you use UK websites as they will refer to building, plumbing and electrical regulations applicable in the UK, and advice based on UK electrical systems - if you used advice from a US-based website for instance for electrical work, it could be very dangerous. US electrical systems - strength and type of electrical current for instance - are different from ours and if you used US settings you cause an accident or fire in your home. DIY stores often have tips and DIY help on their websites. This can be quite useful as they can refer to specific products which they sell so you know what to buy if wanting to replicate any of their ideas. Websites also offer other facilities such as product comparison charts; calculators to help convert metric to imperial and vice versa, and to calculate how many tiles you would need to tile a specified area, or to calculate how much wallpaper you would need for certain-sized wall; or interactive services allowing you to ask for DIY help from a DIY expert.

When buying DIY books, go into the bookshop and look through a selection of different DIY books so you can compare them and check they have information on any particular DIY projects you wish to tackle. DIY shops may also sell DIY books and their staff would probably be able to help you select the one that was best for you. It is also worth asking staff in DIY shops for advice on home improvement. Some jobs do require consulting a professional, for instance carrying out major structural changes may need advice from an architect. Gas appliances need to be installed by a technician who is registered with CORGI. The local authority for your area can help you with safety procedures under the Control Regulations. The best way to get into DIY is to have a family member or friend supervising you at the beginning. They can help motivate you and help you when you get stuck with something. Also some jobs require two or more people and you would need help for these projects.

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