The Home Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on System Maintenance

At Last! A Beginner€s Guide to Home Technology
 
Water stains on your ceiling. Dents and cracks in your drywall. Radiators that hiss and gurgle all night long. It€s enough to make you cry out, €œWhy doesn€t my house come with an owner€s manual?€ And now€"finally!€"it does.  
 
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Home Owner€s Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What€s the best way to fix a leaky faucet? When should I have my chimney cleaned? How can I reset a circuit breaker without electrocuting myself? Whatever your concerns, you€ll find the answers here€"courtesy of licensed building contractor Dan Ramsey, who has taught the basics of renovation to thousands of homeowners.