Lou Manfredini's House Smarts - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Buying, Maintaining, and Living Comfortably in Your Home (Paperback, 1st trade pbk. ed)

Lou Manfredini, aka Mr. Fix-It, is the trusted friend every homeowner wishes he or she had--someone who "knows" houses. In his fun, friendly, fully illustrated guide for both inexperienced and seasoned homeowners, he takes you through your entire house and around the yard, showing you how it all works and what to do when it doesn't. The result: You'll have a clear understanding of the systems that make up your house and gain the expert knowledge to proceed with any job, big or small--whether you're hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. Discover
- How your house works: an anatomy lesson
- The wonders of water--where it comes from and where it goes
- Getting wired--the magic of electricity
- Windows--ways to bring in the sunshine and keep out the drafts
- The joys of being floored--good floor construction and maintenance
- Wall power--it's not what's "on" them but what's "in" them that counts
- Decorating secrets the pros don't like to share
"Plus" Lou Manfredini's sixty-minute home inspection, an essential tool list, and an ABC glossary of terms: from "air duct" to "weather stripping"

General

Imprint:	Ballantine Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2004
First published:	April 2004
Authors:	Lou Manfredini
Dimensions:	236 x 188 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
Edition:	1st trade pbk. ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-345-44989-4
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > Home furnishing & decoration > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > DIY > General
LSN:	0-345-44989-4
Barcode:	9780345449894

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