Extending your home? New kitchen or bathroom? Planning to decorate? If you're taking on a job like this you need to know three things - can you do it on your own; how long is going to take; and most important of all, how much is it going to cost.This book tells you the answers. With simple-to-follow guidance on all your home improvement projects it tells you:* the time the job will take* the costs of the materials* how difficult it's going to be* and what a professional is going to charge to do it for you* Make sure you get value for money* Budget for your home improvements* Do It Yourself or use a professional - helps you to decide