This 2-pack combines Allan Staines’ two renovation-focused manuals to give you complete coverage of both extensions and general home improvements.
What’s included:
How to be a Successful Owner Builder and Renovator (142 pages, 440+ illustrations) Covers planning and building room extensions, managing owner-builder projects, and supervising subcontractors. Includes weatherboard, brick veneer, cavity brick and concrete block construction methods. Learn correct building terminology, how to identify faulty workmanship, and cost-saving strategies.
The Australian Renovator’s Manual (110 pages) Focuses on common renovation problems and popular home improvement projects. Covers rising damp, cracking, termite damage, leaking showers, plus step-by-step instructions for attic rooms, window enlargements, enclosing patios, re-stumping, tiling, and painting.
Why buy the pack: These two manuals complement each other perfectly – the Owner Builder book handles extensions and new construction, while the Renovator’s Manual tackles existing home improvements and problem-solving. Together they cover the full scope of typical Australian renovation projects. Building Books Australia offers this pack at a discounted rate compared to purchasing separately.
Who it’s for: Renovators planning both extensions and general improvements, owner-builders working on existing homes, DIY homeowners tackling multiple renovation projects, and anyone wanting comprehensive renovation guidance.
Total pages: 252 pages of detailed Australian renovation methods and illustrations.
