Offering practical time-saving and money-saving hints on a variety of DIY subjects, this is a follow-up to the author's "1001 Supersavers". The topics covered include tools and equipment, painting and decorating, electricity, heating and water systems, conserving energy, flooring and tiling, cleaning and renovating, mechanical breakdowns and restoring furniture and beams. Pamela Donald is a writer and broadcaster who specializes in DIY and consumer advice. She also wrote "If I Had a Hammer".