Home & House Maintenance

There aren’t many things we can all agree on, but one of them is that Australia is a country of DIYers.

Many of us spend weekends and days off doing up the house, whether it’s a basic maintenance job, or getting the crew over to build a new deck. And once you start learning about home maintenance and renovations, you quickly realise just how much you can do around the house for yourself. With the right tools and knowledge, that is.

Booktopia offers plenty of household management books, from renovation ideas to how-to guides. Explore them all and enjoy shipping to your doorstep right here.

H2: Home maintenance books
Home maintenance is not just satisfying, it can save homeowners a lot of money when the job’s done right.

The Homeowners Exterior Maintenance Guide is a great place to start. This book is essentially a manual for your house, with advice on everything from brick restoration to paint removal, protective coatings, sandblasting, and more. This also makes for a great housewarming gift!

Another handy guide is The Home Maintenance Handbook. This title covers both the interior and exterior, and includes systems and safety. It offers advice on plumbing leak detection, electrical safety, HVAC maintenance, mould prevention, and more. It even gives readers a step-by-step guide to gutter cleaning and other basics around the home.

H2: Home renovation books
Home renovation books can take a regular house and turn it into your dream home. While some parts will need to be completed by a certified professional (such as plumbing and electrical work), there are plenty of things you can do yourself.

Self Build and Renovation for Dummies is a tried-and-trusted intro to home renovation. This series of books is known for its clear, easy-to-understand guides with plain English and simple steps, making it the ideal book for first-timers.

For something local – and for fans of the show – check out Three Birds Renovations. This book offers more than 400 renovation and styling secrets from the beloved ‘Three Birds’. These seasoned pros share their reno tips, ways to keep the budget low, advice for managing timelines, and plenty of style inspiration.

Countless Aussies are also considering getting on board with the tiny house trend. The Tiny House Design and Construction Guide offers a road map for the entire build process for anyone looking to build their own tiny home, with images and illustrations, sections on framing and electrical, and more.