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Home Maintenance for Dummies® by Morris Carey and James Carey (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100764552155
ISBN-139780764552151
eBay Product ID (ePID)1668684
Product Key Features
Book TitleHome Maintenance for Dummies®
Number of Pages408 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicCleaning, Caretaking & Organizing, Repair
Publication Year2000
IllustratorYes
GenreHouse & Home
AuthorMorris Carey, James Carey
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight21.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN99-069705
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal643/.7
Table Of ContentForeword.Introduction.PART I: Home Maintenance and You.Chapter 1: Why Home Maintenance Is Important.Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your House and Its Systems.PART II: Exterior Maintenance.Chapter 3: The Foundation and the Floor Frame.Chapter 4: Your Roofing and Siding.Chapter 5: The Energy Envelope.Chapter 6: Decks, Fencing, and Retaining Walls.Chapter 7: The Swimming Pool and Spa.Chapter 8: Landscape Irrigation.Chapter 9: Ornamental Iron.Chapter 10: Walkways, Patios, and Driveways.PART III: Interior Maintenance.Chapter 11: The Plumbing System.Chapter 12: Plumbing Fixtures.Chapter 13: The Drain, Waste, and Vent System.Chapter 14: The Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling Systems.Chapter 15: Fireplaces.Chapter 16: Walls and Ceilings.Chapter 17: Appliances.Chapter 18: Cabinets and Countertops.Chapter 19: Flooring.PART IV: Safety, Security, and Shutdown.Chapter 20: Safety and Preparedness.Chapter 21: Shutting Down Your Home.PART V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 22: Ten Important Preventive Maintenance Tasks.Chapter 23: Ten Tasks to Address Every Month.Chapter 24: Ten Hints for Your Maintenance Checklist.PART VI: The Home Maintenance Schedule.The Home Maintenance Schedule.Index.Book Registration Information.
SynopsisKeep up with upkeep using the seasonal maintenance schedule Praise for Home Remodeling For Dummies® '[One of] the ten best real estate books of 1998.... The wise advice ... cover virtually all aspects of home improvements.' - Robert Bruss, San Francisco Examiner 'Whether you do it yourself or contract it out, you'll find useful advice for fixing up in Home Remodeling For Dummies.' - Associated Press Let the Carey Brothers give you the scoop on home maintenance Your home is probably your biggest single asset. This friendly guide shows you step-by-step how to preserve its value - and prevent costly catastrophes. Room-by-room, system-by-system, and season-by-season, the Carey Brothers explain and illustrate the routine tasks that'll keep your home looking great and running smoothly. Discover how to: Perform seasonal upkeep Maintain the roof, foundation, and exterior Keep major home systems and appliances running smoothly Care for stone, masonry, and wood Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers, Having a house can be a hassle. But thanks to timesaving, trouble-preventing strategies from these nationally recognized experts, now anyone can keep his or her palace in regal repair and have plenty of time left over for the fox hunts. This friendly book covers everything from plumbing to painting, with handy calendars to ensure nothing falls through the cracks -- including the cracks!, Having a house can be a hassle. But thanks to timesaving, trouble-preventing strategies from these nationally recognized experts, now anyone can keep his or her palace in regal repair and have plenty of time left over for the fox hunts. This friendly book covers everything from plumbing to painting, with handy calendars to ensure nothing falls through the cracks -- including the cracks
LC Classification NumberTH4817.3.C34 2000
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- Feb 17, 2023
Basic house fixer guide
First, the book was in excellent condition. I bought it for a new first time homeowner as a helper. I browsed the book, and it has much information on how to fix and maintain house components .that will be helpful to a "newbie" of homeownership.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 13, 2023
Easy to understand and comprehend content!
Just a fantastic reference to have on hand, for those times when you need that second opinion, or confirmation there of!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 08, 2017
A good resource
My husband is getting more into our home repairs, so this is just what the doctor ordered.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 12, 2021
Good to have on hand
I am an ex general contractor and I do recommend this bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 16, 2021
Home Maintenance for dummies
Great book for first time homeowners!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 12, 2020
good
goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
