This book features:
- Sizing up the problem
- Tools & how to use them
- Painting
- Fixing scratches, squeaks, scrapes, & chips
- Repairing leaks & clogs
- Electrical repairs you can do
- What to do about mold, mildew, moss & dry rot
- Pets & pests
- Yard work
- Energy efficiency
- Creating a year-round home-maintenance schedule
What you can fix, what you can't, and what to do until help arrives
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Chapter 1 Problem Solving |
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Tools to Cut, Scrape, Pry |
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Chapter 5 Scratches & Chips |
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Repairing a Chipped Finish |
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Chapter 6 Inside Leaks/Clogs |
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Unclogging Tubs & Showers |
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Chapter 7 Outside Leaks/Clogs |
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Unclogging Outside Drains |
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Chapter 8 Squeaks/Sticky Issues |
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Floors: What to Try First |
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Sticking Furniture Drawers |
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Sticking Keyed Door Locks |
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Chapter 10 Electrical Systems |
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Lamp, Cord, & Plug Repair |
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Squirrel & Raccoon Damage |
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Critter-Proofing Your Home |
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Picking the Paint & Sheen |
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Painting Walls & Ceilings |
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Chapter 15 Energy Efficiency |
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Appliances & Energy Savings |
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Chapter 16 Outside Repairs |
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Fence Repairs (Continued) |
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Chapter 19 Maintenance Timeline |
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| Glossary |
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| Photo Credits |
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| Index |
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Terry Meany is the author of Working Windows (Lyons), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plumbing, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Electrical Repair.
