Book Description
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!


From the Publisher
In Home Maintenance For Dummies, readers will find out how to prevent costly repairs and safety hazards with handy calendars and checklists that will ensure nothing falls through the cracks -- including the cracks! Home Maintenance For Dummies covers everything from plumbing to painting with special tips on preparing for freezing winter conditions and sizzling summer days.


From the Back Cover
Keep 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


About the Author
James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They're also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies®.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Equal parts resource manual and preventive care guide, Home Maintenance For Dummies is the first place to turn for what to do when in a house or apartment. Expert authors, James and Morris Carey give top-notch advice and insight for keeping your home running smoothly all year long and avoiding expensive repairs that can turn your house into a migraine-inducing money pit. Home Maintenance For Dummies gives a thorough overview of household plumbing, wiring, and heating & cooling systems and guidance for keeping them running efficiently. Moreover, this fun and friendly guide serves as a maintenance timetable for every aspect of the home with answers about how often to repaint interior and exteriors, when to clean the fireplace and how much salt you should put in the water softener and much, much more! Seasonal maintenance tasks (and problems) are also discussed such as what to do with your air conditioner in winter, how to keep your pipes from freezing when it's -20, and how to protect your home from the elements. A log for homeowners is included-to jot down when fire alarm batteries will be changed, when major repairs and purchases were made, etc. Home Maintenance For Dummies is a veritable tune-up manual for the home.

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