{"product_id":"home-maintenance-for-dummies-isbn-9781394241071","title":"Home Maintenance For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake the intimidation out of common home repair jobs\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Maintenance For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the know-how you need to inspect, tune up, and make repairs to every room of your house. Learn how to stop drafty windows and doors, fix roof leaks, unclog pipes, silence squeaky floors, test your water pressure, fix a dripping faucet, and beyond. Plus, learn tricks of the trade to stop wasting energy, lower energy bills, and improve the comfort of your home. Some home maintenance jobs are easy to ignore, but you'll save thousands in repair costs if you keep things running properly. And when things do break, you can save even more money with DIY repairs. You'll be amazed how easy it is to do many common upkeep tasks yourself. With step-by-step guides, detailed diagrams, and instructions for every room of the home, you'll finally be able to fix those little problems that have been nagging at you. This updated edition covers the latest heating and cooling systems, tankless water heaters, LED lighting, solar power, and all the other newfangled stuff in your house. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake a list for the must-have tools in your toolbox\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the difference between an easy DIY repair and something an expert should handle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtect your home from long-term problems and secure the value of your asset\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst-time homeowners looking for a guide to keep their dream home in tip-top shape, as well as homeowners who aren't familiar with common home repairs, will love this beginner-friendly Dummies guide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Home Maintenance and You 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Home Maintenance: What It Is and Why It Matters 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Know Your House and Its Systems 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Creating Your Home Maintenance Plan 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The Energy Envelope 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Foundation and Floor Frame Fundamentals 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Roofing and Siding 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Windows, Exterior Doors, and Insulation 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Key Systems — Plumbing and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Plumbing, Part I: Pipes, Water Heaters, Water Softeners, and More 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Plumbing, Part II: Fixtures 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Plumbing, Part III: Sewer and Septic Systems 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Inside Home Sweet Home 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Walls and Ceilings 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Floors and Interior Doors 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Cabinets and Countertops 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Appliances 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Don’t Get Burned: Fireplaces 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Maintaining Your Home-Safety Systems 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Out in the Great Wide Open 323\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Walkways, Patios, and Driveways 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Decks, Fences, and Retaining Walls 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: And Then There Was Rust 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Cleaning Solutions You Can Make at Home 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten (or so) Maintenance Skills You Need 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Smart Home Products to Revolutionize Your Living Space 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 393\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Kraeutler\u003c\/b\u003e is a home improvement broadcast journalist and the host of \u003ci\u003eThe Money Pit\u003c\/i\u003e, America’s largest syndicated home improvement radio show. 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