Nick Harper 
If It »s Broke, Fix It 
How To Mend Everyday Stuff

In this disposable age it »s always refreshing to be able to fix things yourself. This is not a guide to complex DIY, rather it is handy guide for men and women to refer to when the hairdryer stops working; a strap on an irreplaceable shoulderbag has broken or your favourite jumper has shrunk in the wash. Packed with tips and tricks of the trade – for example, how to get burn marks off your pans and fix a pin on a much-loved brooch – and details on tools, materials and methods – from quick fixes to permanent solutions. The perfect book for anyone who hates our throwaway society and would much rather do it for themselves, whether it »s moth-eaten holes in clothes, fixing a microwave oven, mending a leaking dishwasher or fixing your bicycle, you »ll be amazed just how many things can be mended with a few tools, a little bit of patience and If It »s Broke, Fix It.