Home maintenance for dummies

Home maintenance: what it is and why it matters

Getting to know your house and its systems

Creating your home maintenance plan

Foundation and floor frame fundamentals

Roofing and siding

Windows, exterior doors, and insulation

Plumbing, part I: pipes, water heaters, water softeners, and more

Plumbing, part II: fixtures

Plumbing, part III: sewer and septic systems

Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems

Walls and ceilings

Floors and interior doors

Cabinets and countertops

Appliances

Don't get burned: fireplaces

Maintaining your home-safety systems

Walkways, patios, and driveways

Decks, fences, and retaining walls

And then there was rust

Ten cleaning solutions you can make at home

Ten maintenance skills you need

Ten smart home products to revolutionize your living space.