Home Maintenance For Dummies (For Dummies: Learning Made Easy)

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Take the intimidation out of common home repair jobs Home Maintenance For Dummies 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. Learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and avoid costly mistakes Make a list for the must-have tools in your toolbox Recognize the difference between an easy DIY repair and something an expert should handle Protect your home from long-term problems and secure the value of your asset First-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. Review: Helped Me Solve a Decades-Long Problem! - I can't believe it took reading a Home Maintenance book to realize one of the biggest issues I've been trying to fix in my home for years was so obvious. When I got to the chapter on insulation, the author pointed out that many homeowners overlook the attic as a major source of air leakage and poor insulation. Sure enough, my attic had both problems and I'm getting them addressed as I write this. Just for this insight alone I consider this book one of my essential For Dummies reads! Review: Great quick tips for homeowners - great library addition for home maintenance reminders - Gets the job done! Simple maintenance tips, best practices, reminders, and things to consider. I read through it every once in a while, usually skimming for information or just to take a pass through. It has many useful tips for all homeowners.