Download or read book Homeowner s Manual written by Tom Silva and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide with easy-to-follow instructions for maintaining the exterior and interior of your house.
Download or read book The Home Owner s Manual written by Dan Ramsey and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At Last! A Beginner’s Guide to Home Technology Water stains on your ceiling. Dents and cracks in your drywall. Radiators that hiss and gurgle all night long. It’s enough to make you cry out, “Why doesn’t my house come with an owner’s manual?” And now—finally!—it does. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Home Owner’s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What’s the best way to fix a leaky faucet? When should I have my chimney cleaned? How can I reset a circuit breaker without electrocuting myself? Whatever your concerns, you’ll find the answers here—courtesy of licensed building contractor Dan Ramsey, who has taught the basics of renovation to thousands of homeowners.
Download or read book The Home Owner s Manual written by Patricia L. Iverson and published by White Star Pub. This book was released on 1997 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is NOT a do-it-yourself manual. Most homeowners do not want to remodel their own kitchen, or install a new roof in their spare time. This book will guide any homeowner through the process of maintaining & improving a house as the project manager, not as the tradesman. THE HOME OWNER'S MANUAL will show owners how to inspect a home to identify trouble spots before they cost a fortune in repairs, plan an improvement project that will meet their specific needs, & hire a contractor who will get the job done successfully. The author is a general contractor & a real estate broker who has been involved with hundreds of construction & remodeling projects. In this book she shares over twenty years of experience in the construction industry, with an emphasis in helping clients successfully maintain & improve their homes. Every homeowners should own THE HOME OWNER'S MANUAL! For information contact: White Star Publishing, P.O. Box 2245, Davis, CA 95617, or call 1-888-758-2336.
Download or read book The National Home Maintenance Manual written by David E. MacLellan and published by . This book was released on 2017-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Home Maintenance Manual is a residential homeowner maintenance manual that covers all interior/exterior components of homes. The manual explains how your home was built and how you should maintain it. Commonly read by the layperson, a glossary of home building terms is included as a tool along with a maintenance calendar with frequency and difficulty levels so the reader can easily keep track of their maintenance tasks.
Download or read book The Homeowners Association Manual written by Marc W. Dunbar and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-17 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information on Single-family Subdivisions, Townhouse and Cluster Developments, Mobile Homeowners Associations, and Master Community Associations. A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and the property values of the community. In a properly operated community, it does. In a poorly run community, it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. This manual provides a step-by-step explanation of the requirements for meetings, membership voting, and the necessary parliamentary procedures. It serves as a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively. You will learn: the concept and purpose of a homeowners association the rights and responsibilities of individual owners how to run effective meetings what documents you need for meetings the rules of procedure and proper decorum the role of the board of directors the role of committees
Download or read book The Home Owner s Manual written by Patty Iverson and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you already own a home or are thinking of buying one, there are practical things you should know about taking care of it. This book can help you identify trouble spots before they cost you a fortune, and inspire you to make improvements that will enhance your enjoyment of your home for years to come. This book will guide you through the process of maintaining and improving your home as the project manager, not as the tradesman. Most homeowners don't want to remodel their own kitchen or replace their roof-they want to hire a contractor. The more you know about the process in advance, the better your experience will be.This is an Owner's Manual with tips for planning, estimating, negotiating with a contractor, and surviving a remodeling project. Good preparation leads to better outcomes-you don't have to "do it yourself" to achieve a successful project, but you should be familiar with the vocabulary, contract documents, and logistics that your contractor will want to include. The Home Owner's Manual: A Guide to Maintaining and Improving Your Home is a practical guide to help you along the way.
Download or read book Black Decker The Complete Photo Guide Homeowner Basics written by Jodie Carter and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2008-04-01 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New help for new homeowners Homeowners who are ready to remodel, just moving in, or ready to tackle their first DIY repair will find Black & Decker The Complete Photo Guide for New Homeowners indispensable. Filled with easy-to-follow projects for all of the most common repairs and installations homeowners confront, this is the essential guide for readers with little to no do-it-yourself experience. This book is carefully tailored for the needs of homeowners new to the art of home repair and maintenance. Each section includes an overview of the topic; including information on common tools and materials, overall house systems, and how to evaluate different situations. Then specific projects start with a list of common terms and a photographed list of the tools and materials needed for the project at hand. Detailed, step-by-step photo instructions follow.
Download or read book The Septic System Owner s Manual written by Lloyd Kahn and published by Shelter Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2007 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Septic systems for handling sewage have to be maintained but little information is available on the subject. This manual explains how they work, the potential problems that owners often encounter and how to repair them when they go awry.
Download or read book The Baby Owner s Manual written by Louis Borgenicht M.D. and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last! A beginner's guide to newborn baby technology, complete with step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and schematics, from a board-certified pediatrician and his son (an older model). Congratulations—you’ve just acquired one of life’s biggest technological marvels: a newborn baby! New owners have so many questions: How do I handle sleep malfunctions? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? What transportation accessories do I need? New users will get plenty of useful advice on: PREPARATION AND HOME INSTALLATION: How to store your baby properly GENERAL CARE: Effective techniques for handling, holding, and comforting the baby FEEDING: An in-depth guide to your baby’s power supply, from breastfeeding to solid food PROGRAMMING SLEEP MODE: How to Configure baby’s sleeping area and manage issues such as overstimulation GENERAL MAINTENANCE: Keep that new baby smell fresh with tips on sanitation and care, such as diaper installation and cleaning GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: Perform user testing on baby’s reflexes, note and track milestones, plus advanced motor and sensory skills SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE: Monitor baby’s health, tackle childproofing, learn life-saving procedures, plus get fixes for minor issues such as cradle cap and diaper rash Whatever your concerns, celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenight and his son, Joe Borgenicht, provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
Download or read book Your Owner s Manual written by Burt Hotchkiss and published by Fernwood Management Company. This book was released on 1992-09-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement 3rd Updated Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 2412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete home improvement manual on the market, this newly updated edition of Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement offers thousands of how-to photos, 800 drawings, and understandable text on plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, remodeling, and more. With 325 step-by-step DIY projects, build basic skills and learn to complete home projects and repairs yourself! New edition includes current code updates and changes, as well as information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters.
Download or read book How Your House Works written by Charlie Wing and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-07-24 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated and highly illustrated guide to understanding how just about everything in your house works! The revised and updated third edition of How Your House Works is a hands-on guide that gives you the low-down on why your faucet is leaking, your dishwasher is overflowing, or your furnace is on the fritz. This comprehensive book is your reference to virtually everything in your house with richly illustrated explanations of electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows. This must-have book answers most questions homeowners face when repairs are needed or when a new house or addition is in your future. How Your House Works is filled with easy-to-understand illustrations that show how things should be put together and how they function. The book also highlights issues outside the house as well as clock thermostats, ventless gas heaters, moisture and mold, and passive solar heating. Using the illustrations and the author’s clear explanations might save you the expense of calling a professional. This invaluable guide: Offers a colorful resource to home electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors and windows, sustainability, and much more Includes easy-to-follow information for troubleshooting problems Contains dozens of new full-color illustrations Presents new chapters on solar power and smart home technologies Helps homeowners save money on many common household repairs Written for homeowners with little or no knowledge of home maintenance or repair, How Your House Works is your illustrated and updated guide to understanding how appliances, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and more work!
Download or read book The Home Book written by Glen Martin and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Homeowner maintenance reference manual including 380 residential workmanship guidelines covering conditions and maintenance for topics including: floors and ceilings; roofs and gutters; foundations and basements; interior/exterior components; grounds; utility systems; and walls. Homeowner and builder maintenance responsibilities are stated along with the performance guideline and additional information for each topic. Green home construction is also covered.
Download or read book Breasts The Owner s Manual written by Kristi Funk and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A national bestseller! Breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk offers a comprehensive and encouraging approach to breast care and breast cancer. Empower yourself with facts and strategies to understand your breasts, reduce your cancer risk, and open your eyes to interventions and treatments. Most women don’t want to hear about breast cancer unless they have it and need to make some decisions, but these days news about breast cancer—the number one killer of women ages twenty to fifty-nine—is everywhere. Chances are you know someone who has had it. But did you know that choices you make every day bring you closer to breast cancer—or move you farther away? That there are ways to reduce your risk factors? And that many of the things you’ve heard regarding the causes of breast cancer are flat-out false? Based on Dr. Kristi Funk’s experience as a board-certified breast cancer surgeon, she knows for a fact that women have the power to reduce breast cancer risk in dramatic ways. Many women believe that family history and genetics determine who gets breast cancer, but that’s not true for most people. In fact, 87 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a single first-degree relative with breast cancer. This book will help you: Learn the breast-health basics that every woman should know Reduce your cancer risk and recurrence risk based on food choices and healthy lifestyle changes backed by rigorous scientific research Understand the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for breast cancer Outline your medical choices if you're at elevated risk for or are already navigating life with breast cancer There have been few solid guidelines on how to improve your breast health, lower your risk of getting cancer, and make informed medical choices after treatment—until now. With her book available in 10 languages and in more than 30 countries, Dr. Funk is passionate about her mission of educating as many women as possible about what they can do to stop breast cancer before it starts. Praise for Breasts: The Owner’s Manual: “Dr. Funk writes Breasts: The Owner’s Manual just like she talks: with conviction, passion, and a laser focus on you.”—Dr. Mehmet Oz, Host of The Dr. Oz Show “Breasts: The Owner’s Manual will become an indispensable and valued guide for women looking to optimize health and minimize breast illness.”—Debu Tripathy, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center “Breasts: The Owner’s Manual not only provides a clear path to breast health, but a road that leads straight to your healthiest self. As someone who has faced breast cancer, I suggest you follow it.”—Robin Roberts, Co-anchor, Good Morning America
Download or read book Yard and Garden Owners Manual written by Marilyn Rogers and published by Better Homes & Gardens Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers fresh ideas on caring for various aspects of the outdoor areas around a home - from plants and the garden to the deck, patio, and driveway. Focused on what, when, and how to care for the yard, this book provides extension-quality information in a step-by-step format.
Download or read book Women s Home DIY written by Kerrie Hanafin and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented in a contemporary, fashionable style (not too much pink, but certainly a bit) and written in a chatty way (with the occasional "man" joke), the Women's Home DIY Manual will give all the girls the information they need for general household DIY. In true Haynes style, there is clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions, with difficulty ratings for each project.
Download or read book The Homeowner s Manual written by Lynda Lyday and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A house is one of those things in life that you wish came with an owner's manual. Things break, spring leaks, and sometimes just need to be properly maintained, but you usually have to consult a separate guide for each issue. Not any longer. "The Homeowner's Manual" will help you get acquainted with your home and assist you in making decisions regarding maintenance and repair. Illustrations and a knowledgeable author will not only cover the basics from A to Z, but will also provide you with safety tips on how to: Protect your home from severe weather damage What equipment to install for fire and carbon monoxide detection Drills to conduct with your family An easy-to-follow seasonal checklist lays out to-do items so that you can stay on top of home maintenance even when you're at your busiest. From appliances to pools to landscaping to walls, "The Homeowner's Manual" covers it all!
