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About this book
Don't panic at the prospect of home repair and maintenance! With this informative and well-organized guide you'll have the knowledge and instruction you need to deal with or prevent scores of the most common problems in your home. Its 460 full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions show you how things work, what can go wrong, and whether there is a quick fix. You'll know when to call repair service and when you can do the work yourself. From painting to electrical work, plumbing, and maintenance, this book makes home repair and maintenance projects easy, providing clear, commonsense ways to save time and money.
Topics covered include:
An extensive resource guide to products and Web sources is provided as well.
Topics covered include:
- Guidance on assessing the problem
- Essential information on tools, supplies and techniques every homeowner should have
- How to Paint
- Fixing scratches, squeaks, scrapes and chips
- Repairing leaks and clogs
- Electrical repairs you can do
- Dealing with mold, mildew, moss and dry rot
- Yard work
- Running an energy efficient home
An extensive resource guide to products and Web sources is provided as well.
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Yes, you can access Basic Home Repair & Maintenance by Terry Meany in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Publisher
Lyons PressYear
2021eBook ISBN
9781493059287Table of contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Problem Solving
- Chapter 2: Vital Tools
- Chapter 3: Vital Hardware
- Chapter 4: Vital Products
- Chapter 5: Scratches & Chips
- Chapter 6: Inside Leaks/Clogs
- Chapter 7: Outside Leaks/Clogs
- Chapter 8: Squeaks/Sticky Issues
- Chapter 9: Cracks & Holes
- Chapter 10: Electrical Systems
- Chapter 11: Fungi Issues
- Chapter 12: Pets & Pests
- Chapter 13: Painting
- Chapter 14: Vital Storage
- Chapter 15: Energy Efficiency
- Chapter 16: Outside Repairs
- Chapter 17: Childproofing
- Chapter 18: Appliances
- Chapter 19: Maintenance Timeline
- Chapter 20: Resources
- Glossary
- Photo Credits