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OverviewLou Manfredini, aka Mr. Fix-It, is the trusted friend every homeowner wishes he or she had--someone who knows houses. In his fun, friendly, fully illustrated guide for both inexperienced and seasoned homeowners, he takes you through your entire house and around the yard, showing you how it all works and what to do when it doesn't. The result: You'll have a clear understanding of the systems that make up your house and gain the expert knowledge to proceed with any job, big or small--whether you're hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. Discover - How your house works: an anatomy lesson- The wonders of water--where it comes from and where it goes- Getting wired--the magic of electricity- Windows--ways to bring in the sunshine and keep out the drafts- The joys of being floored--good floor construction and maintenance- Wall power--it's not what's on them but what's in them that counts- Decorating secrets the pros don't like to share Plus Lou Manfredini's sixty-minute home inspection, an essential tool list, and an ABC glossary of terms: from air duct to weather stripping ! From the Trade Paperback edition. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lou ManfrediniPublisher: Ballantine Books Imprint: Ballantine Books ISBN: 9781299111905ISBN 10: 1299111904 Publication Date: 01 January 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |