Bibliograph

About the house with Henri de Marne, how to maintain, repair, upgrade, and enjoy your home, Henri De Marne

Type

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About the house with Henri de Marne, how to maintain, repair, upgrade, and enjoy your home, Henri De Marne

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

About the house with Henri de Marne

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

876045924

Responsibility statement

Henri De Marne

Sub title

how to maintain, repair, upgrade, and enjoy your home

Summary

Henri de Marne is one of America's most trusted experts on home repair, maintenance, and improvement. His nationally syndicated newspaper column (First Aid for the Ailing House) has been a staple in newspapers for over 36 years, and his blog is reaching a rapidly expanding audience. De Marne's trade paper book continues to be a steady seller, but readers have often asked for an even larger, more complete reference. This greatly expanded book would carry a high cover price if printed, so to keep it affordable, it is published as an e-book only

Table Of Contents

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Introduction; 1 Foundations, Basements, Crawl Spaces; Foundations for New Houses and Additions; Foundation Repair; Water and Moisture Problems in Foundations; Mold, Mildew, and Musty Smells; Cellars with Dirt Floors; Crawl Spaces; 4 Plumbing, Electricity, HVAC; Plumbing; Hot Water; Water Color and Quality; Bad Smells; Noisy Plumbing; Toilets; Faucets, Sinks, Tubs; Water Supply, Pipes, Connections; Septic Systems; Drains; Plumbing Vents; Exhaust Vents; Electrical Systems; Wiring Issues; Lighting; Miscellaneous Electrical Questions; Heating and CoolingHealth and SafetyNoisy Heating Systems; Problems Caused by Modern Upgrades; Keeping Temperatures Even Throughout the House; Options for Upgrading Heating Systems; Heating and AC-Related Repairs; System Maintenance; Closing Down a House for the Winter; Cold-Weather Problems; Saving Energy; Aesthetic Issues; Chimneys; Fireplaces; 7 Insulation; Insulating the Foundation; Foundation Insulation and Vapor Retarders; Insulating a Finished Basement; Other Ways to Improve Foundation Insulation; Roof Insulation; Insulation and Ceilings; Improving Insulation in Existing HomesUnintended Effects of Improved Insulation8 Critters, Pests and other Nuisances; Ants and Termites; Wasps and Bees; Mice; Moths and Carpet Beetles; Squirrels and Chipmunks; Flies of Various Types; Miscellaneous Pests; Beneficial Creatures; Birds; Pets; Health and Safety Issues; 9 Outside the House; Driveways; Walkways; Porches; Decks; Patios; Garages, Carports, and Sheds; Fences, Walls, and Railings; Outdoor Stoops and Stairs; Outdoor Furniture and Equipment; Lawns; Landscaping Issues; Septic and Drainage; Pools and Ponds; Resources; About the Author

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