The Carey brothers achieved great fame with their first Dummies title that focused on home renovation so hopes were pretty high with this latest book on how to maintain your home. This is an area that many people fail to understand how important it can be, which is why we decided to focus on this title first. No matter how much effort you put into renovating your home, if you don't maintain it, there simply is no point.
The audience for the book is definitely beginners, or those that really don't have a lot of time to familiarize themselves with a lot of DIY work. Weekend warriors might be a little disappointed in some of the tips, but overall, this is a great read. There are a few tips that everyone can use, regardless of their experience level and this is a book that deserves at least some space on your shelf.
We appreciated the fact that the book covered a lot of home maintenance ideas that are simply overlooked or never carried out. We all know that we need to keep our eaves clean, but how many of us know how to spot potential safety hazards in our home? This book covers pretty much everything you could ever need to do to keep your home running in tip top shape and chances are, if you follow this advice, you'll find that you have a lot less repair and renovation work to do over the long term.
The section on how to prepare for freezing weather was particularly useful. It is all too easy to assume that everything is going to be alright, only to end knee deep in water. You'll learn exactly how to winterize your home to make sure that this doesn't happen. This one tip can save you hundreds in plumber fees and thousands in damages. They also cover some great winter tips for the rest of your house to make sure that the elements don't over stress it.
The book takes you room by room, showing you what you need to look out for and how to take care of little problems before they become big problems. If you're mystified by a lot of what goes on behind the scenes in your home, the systems section will make it completely easy to understand. This really is a perfect title for those that are getting into home ownership for the first time, especially if they are used to living in an apartment where all of this stuff is taken care of by the landlord.
The best part by far is the fact that the book includes calendars to help you schedule regular maintenance on your home. Everything from cleaning a fireplace to fixing cracks is covered and will end up saving you time and money on your home. We would have liked it if they had gone into gas fireplace tips as well, but overall, this is a terrific book that should be purchased by all homeowners.
Originally posted 2008-11-16 16:29:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Related Posts -
Book Review: No-Fear Home Improvement: 100 Projects Anyone Can Do by Creative Homeowners The Creative Homeowner is one of today’s hottest resources for home improvement and this latest book produced by their editors addresses one of the biggest concerns that homeowners have. They want to start making improvements around their home, but they are too worried that they may mess something up. Considering...... - Review of Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins Taunton is a well known DIY publisher and their latest book, Trim Carpentry and Built-Ins is the perfect read for any DIY'er or owner of an older home. You'll find just about everything you could ever want to know about trim - how to make it, how to take care......
- Review of Renovating Old Houses George Nash's book, Renovating Old Houses - Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes is a wonderful resource for those of us that are living in aging homes. If you're trying to recapture your home's fading glory or you just need some tips on how to easily fix common issues in......
- Ortho’s Home Repair Problem Solver By Robert J. Beckstrom, Jeff Beneke, Matt Phair, Naomi Wise Ever sat up half the night worried about what the heck was making that noise? Need quick help in figuring out what is wrong with your home? This book from Ortho isn’t the newest one on the market, but that doesn’t make it any less important. In fact, if you......
- The Complete Idiots Guide to Simple Home Repair by Judy Ostrow So many home repair books offer project tips and advice, but most fall into the rather dry reading category. There are few that you actually want to take up and read, and for the most part, these books fall into the reference only category. Judy Ostrow’s latest book, The Complete......
Related Websites - What Lessons Have You Learned from the Great Recession? Many personal finance pundits are now referring to recent economic events as the "Great Recession." I don't understand why folks want to use "great" to characterize an economic calamity. "Awful Recession" would be more appropriate. But I digress. Fed Chair Bernanke this week stated that the decline of the U.S.......
-
HP Mini 110 First Impression Review If you’re like many college students, you’re getting ready for the new semester. New semester means organizing and buying your supplies. Perhaps you’re looking for a computer to handle your classwork and is easy enough to carry. If so, you may be interested in HP’s companion bundle of a powerful...... -
Get into Bed with Donna Lea Simpson (Author Interview) Q - I had so much fun reading Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark; what was your inspiration for the book? Do you have any photos you worked from for the imposing castle and grounds? A - Thank you, Keira... I appreciate the kind words! I am...... - A Brief Guide in Buying Foreclosed Homes by Doc Schmyz They say that one man's trash is another man's treasure. Although home foreclosure can be considered a tragedy it can also be a blessing for others. Gas prices are not the only ones that continue to rise. Residential properties are also expensive. Their prices also vary from......
- The Keys to the Effortless Golf Swing: Curing Your Hit Impulse in Seven Simple Lessons by Michael McTeigue Michael McTeigue is a well known instruction in California that has built up quite a following. One look at his book will tell you exactly why. If you are looking for a complete resource to help you fix your swing, this may be the perfect answer. The illustrations were superb......
Categories:
Book Review, Handy Man, Maintain
Tags:
0 comments ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment