House Check: Finding and Fixing Common House Problems by Litchfield, Michael

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...
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Author: Michael Litchfield
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House Check: Finding and Fixing Common House Problems by Litchfield, Michael

House Check: Finding and Fixing Common House Problems

Dhs. 96.21

House Check: Finding and Fixing Common House Problems

Dhs. 96.21
Author: Michael Litchfield
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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.



Author: Michael Litchfield
Publisher: Taunton Press
Published: 04/01/2003
Pages: 42
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.44h x 11.30w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9781561585892

About the Author
Litchfield, Michael: - Michael Litchfield has been renovating houses or writing about them for more than 40 years. During that time he has been a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding magazine, the author of 12 acclaimed books on home design and renovation, and editor of a CNET/Yahoo! Gold Star home improvement site. He is also a certified green building professional.

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