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Home Maintenance For Dummies


Home Maintenance For Dummies


2. Aufl.

von: James Carey, Morris Carey

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 01.10.2009
ISBN/EAN: 9780470583562
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 416

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<p><b>A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home</b></p> <p>Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of <i>Home Maintenance For Dummies</i> can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself!</p> <p>This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You'll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency.</p> <ul> <li>Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs</li> <li>Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior</li> <li>Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly</li> <li>Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule</li> <li>Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills</li> </ul> <p>James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called <i>On the House,</i> and appear regularly on <i>CBS News Saturday Morning.</i> They are also the authors of <i>Home Remodeling For Dummies</i></p> <p>If you've always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, <i>Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition</i> is your ideal resource!</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Home Maintenance and You 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Home Maintenance: What It Is and Why It Matters 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your House and Its Systems 17</p> <p>Chapter 3: Putting Together Your Home Maintenance Plan 31</p> <p><b>Part II: The Energy Envelope 49</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Foundation and Floor Frame Fundamentals 51</p> <p>Chapter 5: Roofing and Siding 77</p> <p>Chapter 6: Windows, Exterior Doors, and Insulation 99</p> <p><b>Part III: Key Systems: Plumbing and HVAC 123</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Plumbing, Part I: Pipes, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, and More 125</p> <p>Chapter 8: Plumbing, Part II: Fixtures 149</p> <p>Chapter 9: Plumbing, Part III: Sewer and Septic Systems 171</p> <p>Chapter 10: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems 185</p> <p><b>Part IV: Inside Home Sweet Home 207</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Walls and Ceilings 209</p> <p>Chapter 12: Floors and Interior Doors 229</p> <p>Chapter 13: Cabinets and Countertops 249</p> <p>Chapter 14: Appliances 267</p> <p>Chapter 15: Don’t Get Burned: Fireplaces 287</p> <p>Chapter 16: Maintaining Your Home-Safety Systems 299</p> <p><b>Part V: Out in the Great Wide Open 313</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Walkways, Patios, and Driveways 315</p> <p>Chapter 18: Decks, Fences, and Retaining Walls 335</p> <p>Chapter 19: And Then There Was Rust 347</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens 355</b></p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Cleaning Solutions You Can Make at Home 357</p> <p>Chapter 21: Ten Maintenance Skills You Need 363</p> <p>Index 371</p>
<p>James Carey and Morris Carey Jr. share their 55+ years of experience as award-winning, licensed contractors with millions of people nationwide through a weekly radio program and syndicated newspaper column, both titled On The House. They also appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning.</p>
<p>The easy way to keep your home in tip-top shape!</p> <p>Just like a car, a home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition, gives you the latest tips and advice on how to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every part of your house! You'll get expert, step-by-step information that will empower you to roll up your sleeves and make your home safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Home maintenance and you — practical information on the benefits of home maintenance and the major systems and components in your home</p> </li> <li> <p>The energy envelope — guidance on understanding your home's exterior surfaces and associated components, like windows and doors, the roof, the basement, and the foundation</p> </li> <li> <p>Plumbing and HVAC — instructions on how to tackle problems with mechanical equipment, common household appliances, and heating and cooling systems</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ten home maintenance skills you'll be glad to have</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on preserving your home's value and avoiding costly repairs</p> </li> <li> <p>Green maintenance and cleaning options</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on day-to-day repairs from walls and appliances to decks and fences</p> </li> <li> <p>Straightforward advice on what you can tackle yourself and when you should call a pro</p> </li> <li> <p>Step-by-step instructions on everything from replacing a furnace filter to insulating your home</p> </li> </ul>

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