This book is a look into the DIY part of my life, and so also doubles as an encyclopaedia of useful and not so useful things that will help every son of future generations to survive the credit crunch, the collapse of the banking system, the darkness of difficult times ahead, the .... Indeed, it is a reference book for all those who, like my dad was, are or are going to be poor middle class owners of homes. It shares a lifetime of experiences (mine and my dad's) with you and leaves you in no doubt as to how one should tackle life's little burdens, or how to avoid them in the first place. In the interests of being politically correct, the book may be bought and given as gifts by moms who have reason to believe that their daughters have an inclination towards DIY sort of things.