But thanks to timesaving,
trouble-preventing strategies from these nationally recognized
experts, now anyone can keep his or her palace in regal repair and
have plenty of time left over for the fox hunts.
This friendly book
covers everything from plumbing to painting, with handy calendars to
ensure nothing falls through the cracks -- including the cracks!
James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper
column, and Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly
on CBS News Saturday Morning. They're also the authors of Home
Remodeling For Dummies
Foreword.
Introduction.
PART I: Home Maintenance and You.
Chapter 1: Why Home Maintenance Is Important.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your House and Its Systems.
PART II: Exterior Maintenance.
Chapter 3: The Foundation and the Floor Frame.
Chapter 4: Your Roofing and Siding.
Chapter 5: The Energy Envelope.
Chapter 6: Decks, Fencing, and Retaining Walls.
Chapter 7: The Swimming Pool and Spa.
Chapter 8: Landscape Irrigation.
Chapter 9: Ornamental Iron.
Chapter 10: Walkways, Patios, and Driveways.
PART III: Interior Maintenance.
Chapter 11: The Plumbing System.
Chapter 12: Plumbing Fixtures.
Chapter 13: The Drain, Waste, and Vent System.
Chapter 14: The Heating, Ventilating, and Cooling Systems.
Chapter 15: Fireplaces.
Chapter 16: Walls and Ceilings.
Chapter 17: Appliances.
Chapter 18: Cabinets and Countertops.
Chapter 19: Flooring.
PART IV: Safety, Security, and Shutdown.
Chapter 20: Safety and Preparedness.
Chapter 21: Shutting Down Your Home.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Important Preventive Maintenance Tasks.
Chapter 23: Ten Tasks to Address Every Month.
Chapter 24: Ten Hints for Your Maintenance Checklist.
PART VI: The Home Maintenance Schedule.
The Home Maintenance Schedule.
Index.
Book Registration Information
Order online: Add your item to your shopping cart and
submit your order online*.
Order
offline: Add your item to your shopping cart and print an
offline order form*. Mail or fax your order to us 
