
Basic Home Repair & Maintenance
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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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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- 1. PROBLEM SOLVING
- How to Avoid Problems
- Sizing up the Problem
- Water Leaks
- Gas Leaks
- Storm Damage
- Securing a Damaged House
- 2. VITAL TOOLS
- Tool Ergonomics & Safety
- Hand Tools
- Tools to cut, scrape, pry
- Know what essential sharp, tough tools are needed for cutting a job down to size
- Basic Small Tools
- Power Tools
- Tools You Rent
- 3. VITAL HARDWARE
- Safety Gear
- Screws & Bolts
- Nails
- Caulk
- Tapes & Glues
- Sandpaper & Steel Wool
- 4. VITAL PRODUCTS
- Paints & Finishes
- Stains
- Clear Finishes
- Recycled Paint
- Faux Finishes
- Fillers
- 5. SCRATCHES & CHIPS
- Scratched Woodwork
- Scratched Furniture
- Wood Floor Scratches
- Scratched counters
- Repairing a Chipped Tile
- Repairing a Chipped finish
- 6. INSIDE LEAKS/CLOGS
- Faucets
- Toilets
- Washing Machines
- Unclogging Sinks
- Unclogging Toilets
- Unclogging Tubs and Showers
- 7. OUTSIDE LEAKS/CLOGS
- Roofs
- Gutters & Downspouts
- Windows
- Unclogging Gutters
- Unclogging Downspouts
- Unclogging Outside Drains
- Fixing outdoor drains prevents floods and allows them to do their job properly
- 8. SQUEAKS/STICKY ISSUES
- Floors: What to Try First
- Floors: What to Try Next
- Sticking Doors
- Sticking Windows
- Sticking Furniture Drawers
- Sticking Keyed Door Locks
- 9. CRACKS & HOLES
- Holes in Plaster
- Repairing Plaster Cracks
- Drywall Holes
- Drywall Cracks
- Cracked Concrete Floors
- Cracked Glass
- 10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
- How Your System Works
- Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Overloading a Circuit
- Saving Electricity
- Lamp, Cord, & Plug Repair
- Renewable Energy
- 11. FUNGI ISSUES
- Know Your MicroOrganisms
- Interior Mold & Mildew
- Exterior Mold
- Serious Mold
- Roof Moss
- Wood Rot
- 12. PETS & PESTS
- Installing a Pet Door
- Squirrel & Raccoon Damage
- Bird Damage & Repairs
- Bees & Wasps
- Termites & Wood Eaters
- Critter-Proofing Your Home
- Picking the Paint & Sheen
- 13. PAINTING
- Interior Preparation
- Painting Walls & Ceilings
- Woodwork & Trim
- Exterior Preparation
- Exterior Painting
- 14. VITAL STORAGE
- Building Shelves
- More Shelving
- Closet Fixes
- Garage Storage
- Workbench
- Kitchen Island
- 15. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Energy Primer
- Sealing Your House
- Weather Stripping
- Choosing new Windows
- Depending on your need, storm windows might do the trick and help save energy
- Adding Insulation
- Appliances & Energy Savings
- 16. OUTSIDE REPAIRS
- Fence Repairs
- Fence Repairs (Continued)
- Deck Repairs
- Outdoor Lighting
- Composting
- Rain Barrels
- 17. CHILDPROOFING
- Safety Gates
- Window Precautions
- Room & Cabinet Doors
- Electrical Precautions
- Plumbing Safeguards
- Other Child Concerns
- 18. APPLIANCES
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Dryer
- Gas Furnace
- Water Heater
- Vacuum Cleaner
- 19. MAINTENANCE TIMELINE
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
- Spring
- Monthly
- Yearly
- 20. Resources
- Glossary
- Photo Credits
- index
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