Download or read book The Home Inspector s Guide to Home Improvements written by Michael Quigley and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny thing happens to people when they become homeowners. Somehow, the mere fact of now owning a home qualifies them to become remodeling contractors.Mike Quigley, a 40-year veteran of the construction trades, wrote this book to help homeowners avoid common and costly home improvement mistakes, whether you are doing-it-yourself or hiring a contractor to do the work for you.This is not a how-to-fix-it-yourself manual, but a guide to what you should fix, especially if you are planning the sale of your home or property and facing a home inspection.Now pick up this book and walk around your own house or a house you are planning to sell or buy. Take a close look at everything, refer to the appropriate section in the book and ask yourself, "Is this a problem?"

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Home Inspection written by Michael Litchfield and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to home inspection for buyers and sellers, homeowners, and professional inspectors covers all areas of the home, with information on determining hidden trouble spots, avoiding hazardous materials, and improving energy efficiency.

Download or read book The Pocket Idiot s Guide to Home Inspections written by Bobbi Dempsey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For home buyers and home sellers. Here is the first how-to that addresses the needs of both buyers and sellers, making it the perfect companion to the bestselling The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Buying and Selling a Home. The buyer will depend on this guide to determine whether a house is worth buying. The seller will need it to determine which repairs are necessary before listing or signing anything. Readers will learn to troubleshoot all areas of a home, including its structure and foundation, windows and doors, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, insulation, electrical systems, and the roof, just to name a few. In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • What to look for when inspecting the electrical system, the roof, and other parts of the home. • Simple advice on what to do if the results of your inspections aren’t good. • Expert explanation of what you can expect during and after the inspection. • Easy ways to tell if a home is worth buying—or if it will need extensive repairs before you put it on the market.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Home Inspection written by Norman Becker and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2002-07-22 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a comprehensive instruction manual covering every aspect of exterior, interior, and electromechanical home inspection--basic enough for a layperson and detailed enough to be a working tool for professional home inspectors. Revealing techniques and methods used by experts, this heavily-illustrated reference details how to evaluate the condition of a home or condominium apartment. Precise step-by-step procedures enable the reader to inspect a home as though accompanied by an inspector with many years' experience. Written by a professional home inspector, COMPLETE BOOK OF HOME INSPECTION, 3rd Ed. is packed with photographs, dozens of checklists and worksheets, and a valuable summary which appears at the end of each chapter.

Download or read book Home inspection for beginners written by Fred L. Marshall and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Inspection for Beginners is a great way to get started with home inspections. This book gives a complete look at the home inspection process and the tools and methods used in the field. It is written in a way that is easy to understand. The first part of the book gives a brief overview of the home inspection business, including its history and the way it is now. Then, it tells the reader who does home inspections, what qualifications a home inspector needs to have, and how a home inspection is done. It also goes into detail about inspecting the outside of the house, the inside of the house, and the results of the home inspection. Home Inspection for Beginners is a complete guide to the home inspection process. It also has a list of questions, information about the home to gather, a home inspection checklist for the buyer, and information on how to understand the home inspection contract. It talks about homeowner responsibilities as well as what the inspector's duties and responsibilities are. It also goes into detail about the different home inspections, such as pre-listing, pre-purchase, and warranty inspections. The book also shows how to understand the results of a home inspection and how to write a report about them. It goes over the basics of writing a home inspection report, like how to use pictures to show what was found, how to figure out what common home inspection terms mean, and how to add photos and diagrams to the report. Home Inspection for Beginners ends with a look at the code of ethics for professional home inspectors. It tells the inspector what he or she needs to do for the client, the community, and the environment. Home Inspection for Beginners is a must-read for anyone who wants to become a home inspector or find out more about the field. This book is a great resource for both new and experienced inspectors because it is written in an easy-to-understand way, covers the whole inspection process, and explains how to get the home inspection report. Scroll up and click Buy Now.

Download or read book My Home My Money Pit written by Tom Kraeutler and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-07-22 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MONEY PIT®, hosted by Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete, is a syndicated home improvement call-in radio program that airs every weekend all over North America on more than 200 stations, as well as on XM Satellite Radio. Tom and Leslie give homeowners like you real information on how to get things done the right way by alerting you to what you need to know before you start a project. Room by room, Tom and Leslie share their extensive experience in home improvement, decorating, and remodeling in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, family spaces, basements, and laundry rooms. They tell you secrets about lowering your energy bills. They’ve got great ideas about curb appeal and making exterior maintenance easier. And they give the best counsel anywhere on home safety and security, insurance, and preparing your home for sale. Before you start your next project, get advice from Tom and Leslie.

Download or read book Principles of Home Inspection Systems standards written by Carson Dunlop and published by Dearborn Real Estate. This book was released on 2003 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory overview of the major home systems gives students a solid foundation for beginning a career in home inspection. This comprehensive text gets students out into the field quickly while serving as a springboard for the 13 advanced electives in the Principles line. Systems & Standards focuses on system and component problems, their practical implications, and inspections strategies for finding them. No other single volume offers both the breadth and depth of this introduction.

Download or read book The Home Inspection Book written by Marcia Darvin Spada and published by Thomson South-Western. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE HOME INSPECTION BOOK is designed to serve as a learning tool as well as a reference guide. This professional guide is a comprehensive yet self-paced handbook covering both the practice and the business of home inspection addressing all the key areas associated with the business of home inspection in this rapidly growing profession. In addition, this handbook also takes you step-by-step through the entire process of home inspection following the most current guidelines established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).

Download or read book Real Estate Home Inspection written by Russell W. Burgess and published by Dearborn Real Estate. This book was released on 2003-04-23 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This training manual provides an introductory review of the home inspection business including checklists, new reporting guidelines, and multiple teaching aids to help students learn industry fundamentals.

Download or read book House Keys written by Lisa Turner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not Just Another How-To Book! "This amazing book will save you a fortune in time and money in having the ideal home for you at every stage of your life." - Brian Tracy, author and speaker, CEO of Brian Tracy International ("Getting Rich Your Own Way"). The topics in House Keys cover everything from scary home inspection stories to organizing shortcuts to custom home building, ways to sell your home faster, ways to make all your appliances and home systems last longer, how to downsize, and how to organize and clean to save time and money. Throw in product reviews, advice on warranties, home automation, and staying safe inside your home and you have over 450 pages of handy home ownership advice. Anyone who owns a home, or plans to, will appreciate this easy to understand and humorous guide to home inspection and home building, buying, and selling. The book includes a whole chapter of real world "tidy-up" advice and a Bonus chapter on Secret Hiding Places. You'll learn how to: Use a home inspection to sell your home Organize your home to reduce the mess stress Monitor your home while you're away Design a secret room and secret spaces Downsize, upsize, and de-clutter Choose the best contractor for your custom home What renovations will get you money back on resale? Make everything from decks to appliances last longer Check for and reduce Radon in your home Save time on home maintenance and cleaning Prevent fire and carbon monoxide poisoning And much more! What people are saying about House Keys: "This is an entertaining guide to home ownership. Lisa's columns have helped hundreds, maybe thousands of folks already. I love the simple yet informative writing style." - Becky Long, Editor, Clay County Progress "Today's new homeowners, especially millennials, want the fastest and easiest route to an energy efficient, automated, and organized home. House Keys delivers to this generation as well as to those who want to spiff up or sell a home they've had for a long time." - Peter Morley, Realtor "This homeowner's manual is the only book you need. Now I know what I'm giving friends and family for the holidays. I love the pencil drawings and the stories." - Mary Ann H. "House Keys is not a mash-up of all the current downsize and organize advice books. At 450 plus pages with over 230 succinct articles, House Keys delivers real stuff that works for real people. Honestly, I had trouble putting it down." - Robert Aubrey The Back Story: House Keys was born because readers of Lisa's weekly home improvement column told her that they cut the articles out of the paper and put them in notebooks, and the notebooks were taking over the bookcase. Worse, they were having trouble locating specific topics. Said one reader (Betty), "Obviously my indexing system is not working. I need the article on microwave tricks and I can't find it. Please send it to me? Lisa, will you assemble these into a book for me?" Lisa said, "Yes!" HOUSE KEYS MAKES A GREAT GIFT FOR NEW HOMEOWNERS AND ANYONE WHO OWNS A HOME AND WANTS TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY.

Download or read book Now That You ve Had a Home Inspection written by Benjamin Gromicko and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Home Improvement written by Black & Decker Corporation and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2001-07 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date book of its type available, devoted entirely to step-by-step remodeling projects designed to improve the value of readers homes. 1700 photos.

Download or read book Home Inspection Secrets of a Happy Home Inspector written by Wally Conway and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this rapid and robust read, Home Inspection expert Wally Conway, "The Happy Home Inspector" reveals home inspection secrets to remove the mystery, fear and frustration from the home inspections. He honed his home inspection skills in over 5,000 houses before being discovered by HGTV for "House Detective" and DIY Network on "Finders Fixers." Wally hosts "The Home and Garden Show" broadcast from WOKV in Jacksonville, Florida. Wally's unique blend of experience and the talent to tell the tale make for an enjoyable read. Who is this book for.....and what will you learn? Homebuyers will be able to eliminate surprise and unexpected expenses while feeling true peace of mind with their purchase decision. Home sellers can have their homes sold in less time and for closer to the asking price by inspecting the home at the time of listing. Realtors and real estate agents will learn how to reduce their liability, close more deals, and create an all referral business. Understand the difference and uses of the home inspection, home warranty, survey, and appraisal in reducing buyers risk, seller's liability and Realtors commission. How to prepare for the arrival of the home inspector at your house. What questions should you ask a home inspector before hiring them? What special training or tools should they have in addition to a certification and home inspection license? Is a simple home inspection checklist enough or is a more detailed home inspection report better? Should new homes be inspected, or should you trust that the city building inspector did enough when he said the house met the minimum building code? Do home inspectors inspect for building code violations? What should be done with the list of repairs for the property that the home inspector reports? How much should a home inspection Cost what services should be included beyond a basic home inspection checklist. What tools should you expect a trusted home inspection expert to bring to the property inspection? Can a home inspector do a complete home inspection without using an infrared camera? Could a real estate agent who refers a home inspector who does not use an infrared camera be considered negligent in making the referral? Is there a fundamental difference in how a home inspector should view a home in Jacksonville or St Augustine Florida compared to Denver, Dallas or your town? Is there a home inspection mindset that leads to peace of mind during and after the inspection of the house and property? Who is this book NOT for? This book is NOT a how to DO a home inspection checklist like those from Holmes on Holmes TV star Mike Holmes, but a how to choose a home inspector and how to USE a home inspection guide! It's also NOT a how to repair guide like Bob Vila or the This Old House books. And it is for sure NOT a technical home inspection book like Norman Becker has written for home inspectors. Truth be told, if you've enjoyed the description of" Home Inspection Secrets of A Happy Home Inspector" enough to read the all the way to the bottom of the description, you will enjoy reading the entire book!

Download or read book The Inspector s Guide Prepare Your House for Sale written by Bob Reemsnyder and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veteran home inspector Bob Reemsnyder takes the reader from the exterior to the interior, pointing out what you need to know to become your own self-inspector, optimizing your profit and the facility of your sale.

Download or read book Your Home Inspection Guide written by William L. Ventolo and published by Dearborn Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells what to look for when inspecting a prospective home, as well as how to detect defects, identify potential problems and handle small repairs.

Download or read book Start Your Own Home Inspection Service written by Entrepreneur Press and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2007-09-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handy Around the House? Turn That Talent Into a Lucrative Business! Home inspections have become standard for a large percentage of the seven million homes bought each year. This presents a huge market for professional inspectors. As a home inspector, you can earn $500 - $800 a day examining the interior and exterior of a home and giving potential home-buyers your professional, informed opinion. Learn everything you need to know to get started in this booming field. Industry experts reveal their tips and advice on: • Current typical startup costs for low-end and high-end businesses • Inspection equipment you’ll need • Whether to operate from home or an office • How to keep records, manage your finances and stay ahead of your tax liability • How to advertise and promote your business to find clients • Market sectors you can’t afford to overlook If you have construction experience or are simply handy around the house, a home inspection service is the business for you.

Download or read book The Do It Yourselfer s Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement written by Handy Man and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07-08 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to tackle home improvement projects on your own but you weren't sure where to start? The Do-It-Yourselfer's Ultimate Guide to Home Improvement has all the answers you need!From learning how to start your own projects to tips on how to increase the value of your home, it's all right here.After reading this book you'll be able to:--Tackle any project in your home with confidence --Save money by utilizing special energy saving tips --Protect your family and your home from natural disasters --Fix up that old kitchen --And many other projects!