House Check: Finding and Fixing Common House Problems
Bubbling paint. Water dripping from light fixtures. Mysterious smells. Groaning pipes and gurgling tubs. Doors that open themselves. Faucets that spew steam. Your house is trying to tell you something. But to understand what its trying to say and what you should do about it, first you have to learn its language. And thats what House Check is all about. Its a concise guide to the sights, surfaces, sounds -- and sometimes smells -- of your house. With this guide, you can quickly figure out whats causing those odd symptoms and what, in a nutshell, you should do to set things right. The information in this chart is based on thousands of houses that authors Michael Litchfield and Roger Robinson reviewed -- from Vermont to California. This easy-to-use flip chart is organized by major sections and systems in the house: roofs, attics, interiors, exteriors, plumbing, electrical, kitchens, baths, and basements. Over 600 symptoms are listed, with causes and solutions for each. The photos aid in the identification of symptoms and the drawings help you understand the underlying structures involved in the problem. With the information in this handy guide, you will be well on your way to solving those elusive house ailments.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1561585890
ISBN13:9781561585892
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Taunton Press
Length:42 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 11.3" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great diagnostic resource
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is really a good diagnostic book. I use it whenever there is something going in or around the house. I now have the information necessary to make a decision to fix the problem myself or call a professional. (The only reason I hesitated to give it five stars was because there are some figures in the book, but no verbage or narratives to explain the figures.)
Lots of good information
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book has all parts of the house from roofs, exteriors, doors and windows and every other part of the house in here. It also breaks down into sub sections like different types of roofs for example asphalt shingles, wood shingles and so on. It list common problems found in these areas, the cause or signifacance and also provides solutions. It also has some good pictures and diagrams for examples. Granted this book is only 41 pages long and cant possibly cover everything and solutions listed are the most common and general and may not always fix the problem because not all problems are the same fix. Bottom line from me is it is a good book to have for anyone that wants to learn more about houses.
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