I purchased this book years ago and I've never regretted it. In fact, I had someone borrow it and not return it to me, so I bought it again. It's a wonderful reference and shows you how to do a whole lot more than just paint your home. The most valuable information is really about fixing wall damage and flooring damage like a professional. Having lived in the number of beat up apartments I've lived in, this book helped a great deal when trying to fix bad work done by others. It's clear and the diagrams make a lot of sense.