The book provides help with the lawn, tools, heating and cooling, the electrical system, walls and doors, pools, windows, fences, plumbing, basements, decks, siding, floors.
This one-stop resource provides everything homeowners need to know about maintaining their home and property as well as preventing costly problems down the road. Each project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, illustrations, photos, difficulty ratings, and a listing of the necessary tools. Readers will also find advice on what tools and materials to keep on hand, and tips on when to call and how to work with professionals. Sidebars, tips, and techniques from a veteran contractor make this an indispensable addition to every homeowner's library. * Coverage includes roof, chimney, and gutters; plumbing system; heating and cooling system; electrical system; floors, walls, and doors; windows; basements; driveways, walkways, and patios * Outdoor coverage includes lawn, flower beds, bushes, fences, and trees
· Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters
The property management guide that provides the best practical and legal compliance advice for the millions of small-time landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four) multi-unit property. Companion to Every Landlord’s Legal Guide.
The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line So you've decided to invest in real estate--congratulations!--but now you need to know how you can best manage your property and maximize your profit. How much should you spend on renovations? Where will you find responsible tenants? And how can you keep on top of new government regulations? The Unofficial Guide? to Managing Rental Property answers these questions and many more, giving you insider guidance and valuable tips on managing and profiting from your investments. You'll find savvy advice on everything from legally setting rental criteria and managing properties part-time to successfully evicting delinquent tenants and collecting damages. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide reveals what other sources can't or won't, presenting unbiased recommendations to help you get the most out of your investments--and enjoy them! * Vital Information on finding and financing great rental property and calculating rent and profit. * Insider Secrets on selecting and retaining good tenants, ensuring on-time rent, and collecting late rent. * Money-Saving Tips for rehabbing a property and obtaining good tax advice. * The Latest Trends in writing legal, effective ads and interviewing and screening applicants to avoid potential problems. * Handy Forms and Letters for contracting new tenants and communicating with current occupants.
The purpose of this manual is to provide clear and helpful information for maintaining gravel roads. Very little technical help is available to small agencies that are responsible for managing these roads. Gravel road maintenance has traditionally been "more of an art than a science" and very few formal standards exist. This manual contains guidelines to help answer the questions that arise concerning gravel road maintenance such as: What is enough surface crown? What is too much? What causes corrugation? The information is as nontechnical as possible without sacrificing clear guidelines and instructions on how to do the job right.
A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of Home Maintenance For Dummies can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself! This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You'll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency. Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They are also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies If you've always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!
Rental property management is a demanding profession, no matter how many units you own or maintain. This book, authored by H. John Fisher and produced by Way Finders - now in the fourth printing of its sixth edition - has become a standard text. Property Management Manual for Massachusetts Rental Owners, in easy-to-understand language, addresses these key topics: (1) Basic law and regulations currently governing the relationship between owners of rental property in Massachusetts and their tenants; (2) Effective legal procedures and processes; and (3) Good rental management practices.
EASY REAL ESTATE is a collection of books covering a range of real estate related topics. The first series of this collection, Home Buyer's Guide, is designed to assist the reader in each stage of the property buying process. There are five eBooks published granting the reader an option to select the part(s) they choose to learn about: Home Buyer's Guide - Rent or Buy: The Ultimate Decision Home Buyer's Guide - First Steps on Your Journey (PART I) Home Buyer's Guide - Buying a House (PART II) Home Buyer's Guide - Closing & Ownership (PART III) Home Buyer's Guide - Selling a House (PART IV) The Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide is a collection of these five published eBooks into one convenient book. The Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide is designed for the reader who wants the entire series at their fingertips! The Ultimate Home Buyer's Guide is JAMMED PACKED with step by step process details, check lists, definitions of common real estate terms, and even "Pro Tips" that will take you from novice to knowledgeable!
Clear and thorough discussions detail the many aspects of maintenance management, including: departmental organization, staffing and training; budgeting; planning and scheduling; facility space planning, including safety issues; controlling material inventory and the use of tools and equipment; equ