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
Author(s): Terry Meany
Series: Knack: Make It Easy
Edition: 1
Publisher: Lyons Press
Year: 2021
Language: English
Commentary: Vector PDF
Pages: 256
City: Guilford, CT
Tags: Do-It-Yourself; Repair; Plumbing; House Renovation; Home Improvement; Electrics; Roof
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
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