The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook

The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook brings together advice and stories from the experts featured on BBC’s The Repair Shop. Presented as a ‘make do and mend’ guide, it focuses on understanding and caring for treasured possessions and household heirlooms.

Key details

• Associated with BBC’s The Repair Shop
• Advice and stories from each of the show’s experts
• Covers common care and repair issues for items around the home and garage
• Includes guidance across materials such as wood, ceramics, leather and silverware
• Introduces materials, tools and key terms used by the experts
• Features small, manageable projects addressing frequent problems by medium

Synopsis

BBC’s The Repair Shop is described as a place where skilled craftspeople rescue items owners believed were beyond saving, helping people reconnect with cherished memories and inspiring others to look again at their own possessions. While full restoration may be out of reach for many, this handbook highlights practical steps that can help you care for the things you value.

Drawn from the show’s ‘Workshop of Dreams’, the book shares expert tips on restoring and conserving, alongside favourite tools and straightforward projects designed to tackle common issues. It spans a range of materials, including wood, ceramics, leather and silverware, with the aim of helping you better understand what you have and how to look after it.