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Go from helpless to handy in no time at all 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
Inhaltsverzeichnis
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
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Tom Kraeutler is a home improvement broadcast journalist and the host of
The Money Pit, America's largest syndicated home improvement radio show. He also hosts
The Money Pit Podcast and is an accomplished author, columnist, and blogger. Tom has appeared on FOX, CNN, MSNBC, The History Channel, HGTV, and the DIY Network, helping millions gain the knowledge and confidence to make their homes the best they can be.
