How Your House Works
eBook - ePub

How Your House Works

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

How Your House Works

About this book

FIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS.

Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer.

How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.

Readers of the fourth edition of How Your House Works will also find:

  • New chapters on household batteries
  • Expanded sections pertaining to smart home technology and sustainability
  • Detailed, full-color illustrations by the author

How Your House Works is a must-have for any homeowner or prospective buyer.

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Information

Publisher
RSMeans
Year
2025
Print ISBN
9781394213320
eBook ISBN
9781394213337
Edition
4
Topic
Architecture
Subtopic
Residential Architecture

Table of contents

  1. COVER
  2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  3. DEDICATION
  4. TITLE PAGE
  5. COPYRIGHT
  6. INTRODUCTION
  7. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
  8. A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR
  9. 1 PLUMBING
  10. 2 WIRING
  11. 3 HEATING
  12. 4 COOLING
  13. 5 AIR QUALITY
  14. 6 APPLIANCES
  15. 7 WINDOWS & DOORS
  16. 8 FOUNDATION & FRAME
  17. 9 THE SOLAR HOME
  18. 10 OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
  19. APPENDIX A: BATTERIES
  20. APPENDIX B: FASTENERS
  21. APPENDIX C: ADHESIVES
  22. APPENDIX D: A HOME TOOL BAG
  23. INDEX
  24. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT

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