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Item specifics
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- Release Year
- 2024
- ISBN
- 9781394241071
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1394241070
ISBN-13
9781394241071
eBay Product ID (ePID)
28064622172
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
Home Maintenance for Dummies
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Construction / General, Reference, Do-It-Yourself / General, Repair
Genre
Technology & Engineering, House & Home
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
643.7
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 Part 1: Home Maintenance and You 7 Chapter 1: Home Maintenance: What It Is and Why It Matters 9 Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your House and Its Systems 17 Chapter 3: Creating Your Home Maintenance Plan 33 Part 2: The Energy Envelope 51 Chapter 4: Foundation and Floor Frame Fundamentals 53 Chapter 5: Roofing and Siding 85 Chapter 6: Windows, Exterior Doors, and Insulation 109 Part 3: Key Systems -- Plumbing and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) 135 Chapter 7: Plumbing, Part I: Pipes, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, and More 137 Chapter 8: Plumbing, Part II: Fixtures 161 Chapter 9: Plumbing, Part III: Sewer and Septic Systems 189 Chapter 10: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems 203 Part 4: Inside Home Sweet Home 227 Chapter 11: Walls and Ceilings 229 Chapter 12: Floors and Interior Doors 251 Chapter 13: Cabinets and Countertops 269 Chapter 14: Appliances 279 Chapter 15: Don't Get Burned: Fireplaces 299 Chapter 16: Maintaining Your Home-Safety Systems 311 Part 5: Out in the Great Wide Open 323 Chapter 17: Walkways, Patios, and Driveways 325 Chapter 18: Decks, Fences, and Retaining Walls 343 Chapter 19: And Then There Was Rust 359 Part 6: The Part of Tens 367 Chapter 20: Ten Cleaning Solutions You Can Make at Home 369 Chapter 21: Ten (or so) Maintenance Skills You Need 377 Chapter 22: Ten Smart Home Products to Revolutionize Your Living Space 387 Index 393
Synopsis
Take the intimidation out of common home repair jobs Home Maintenance For Dummies gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky floors, test your water pressure, fix a dripping faucet, and beyond. Plus, learn tricks of the trade to stop wasting energy, lower energy bills, and improve the comfort of your home. Some home maintenance jobs are easy to ignore, but you'll save thousands in repair costs if you keep things running properly. And when things do break, you can save even more money with DIY repairs. You'll be amazed how easy it is to do many common upkeep tasks yourself. With step-by-step guides, detailed diagrams, and instructions for every room of the home, you'll finally be able to fix those little problems that have been nagging at you. This updated edition covers the latest heating and cooling systems, tankless water heaters, LED lighting, solar power, and all the other newfangled stuff in your house. Learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes Make a list for the must-have tools in your toolbox Recognize the difference between an easy DIY repair and something an expert should handle Protect your home from long-term problems and secure the value of your asset First-time homeowners looking for a guide to keep their dream home in tip-top shape, as well as homeowners who aren't familiar with common home repairs, will love this beginner-friendly Dummies guide., Whether you're ready to start a minor home improvement task or preparing to take on a major project, Home Maintenance For Dummies is the back-to-basics resource you need to get you from start to finish. You'll learn everything you could possibly want to know to complete almost any kind of home maintenance, from routine inspections to major appliance repairs. You'll also find step-by-step guides for common projects and tasks, detailed diagrams, and instructions for every room in your house. Inside…, Fix that leaky faucet, roaring fan, or flickering light, Tackle your heating and cooling systems, Create a basic home repair toolkit, Avoid costly home repair mistakes Solve common problems, like a clogged sink, Learn when to call in an expert
LC Classification Number
TH4817.3.C34 2024
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