The Complete Idiot's Guide to Common Household Disasters

by Paul Hayman and Sonia Weiss

Book Overview

Owning a house can be full of surprises - and not always pleasant ones. Suppose your basement floods from a backed-up septic tank? Or you had a small fire in the laundry room due to faulty wiring? And... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592573487
• ISBN13: 9781592573486
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Don't Wait For Disaster To Hit

I discovered this book after seeing a very positive review in the Orlando Sentinel. Think of the things that can go wrong with your home (flood, fire, sewer problems, insects, etc.) Knowing what to do can save you a lot of grief. Use the tips in this book to prevent some of these problems and if necessary, to clean up or repair after they happen. There's advice for when you have to hire a professional and also it clues you in on understanding your homeowner's insurance and warranties. Should be handy to have around, just in case!

A 'must' reference for any homeowner

From termites to flooding and rot, a house is like a living creature, requiring maintenance to survive. From how to identify termites, carpenter ants and more eaters to handling foundation cracks, soil shifting, and mouse invasions, Complete Idiot's Guide To Common Household Disasters is a 'must' reference for any homeowner.

Great Read for Anyone, Homeowners, Renters, Potienals...

This book is perfect for those buying, renting, fixing, or just looking into a new or used home. Contains very detialed information about everything that can and will happen to any home, along with many helpful tidbits. All the inforamtion is throughly researched and retold in a way that is both intersting and informational. A great read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!