All you need to know to be a smart homeowner in a single, handy pocket-sized book -- from clearing clutter and laundry tips, to sorting your finances and managing building work. The only pocket-sized reference source of its kind, Collins Handy Home Tips is crammed with invaluable information ranging from home improvement and safety, to domestic accounts and the buying and selling of property. Each comprehensive section is complemented by photo illustrations and colour coded pages for easy-access reference. Contact detail spreads are also included throughout, providing telephone numbers and websites for relevant companies and services. Perfect for dealing with a range of everyday household problems, improvements and maintenance, Collins Handy Home Tips is a portable reference guide that will become indispensable to any home that consults it. Contents include: * de-cluttering and storage solutions * laundry tips and stain removal secrets * kitchen hygiene * decorating essentials * electricity, gas and plumbing -- maintenance and safety * home security * planning and managing building work (inc. council regulations) * tax and personal finances * setting up a home office * getting on t