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Author:   Tom Kraeutler
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.590kg
ISBN:  

9781394241071

ISBN 10:   1394241070
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   29 July 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

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

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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.

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