100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know - (Family Handyman 100) by Family Handyman (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

For 70+ years, Family Handyman has been providing homeowners with step-by-step projects, timesaving tips from the pros and money-saving consumer trends. The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home.

The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. Here's just a small sample of what's inside:

• The smartest thing you can do before going on vacation
• Be ready for any natural disaster
• Make burglars bypass your house
• The most effective way to cut heating and cooling costs
• Clever shortcuts for home maintenance--indoors and out
• Keep mice, ants and other invaders out of your house
• Boost curb appeal without remodeling
• What to do when the power goes out
• The most common--and costly--homeowner mistakes
• Eliminate noises, odors and other household irritations
• Grow the best lawn on the block
• Secret weapons pros use for easy, instant repairs
• Make appliances last years longer
• The key to drip-free faucets
• Make your mower start right up--every time
• Cures for damp basements
• Exterminate mold and mildew
• Pick a paint color you'll love
• Stop peeling paint

Plus, incredibly easy repairs for appliances, plumbing, flooring, walls, furniture and more!

About the Author

Family Handyman is the #1 brand for DIY homeowners, offering step-by-step projects, timesaving tips from the pros and money-saving consumer trends. Family Handyman magazine has an enormous circulation throughout North America and also publishes numerous best-selling books. The streaming channel, "At Home with Family Handyman," offers the informative and must-see shows today's DIYers request most. The Family Handyman website is a top destination for today's homeowners where they spotlight strategies regarding home and tool maintenance, lawn and garden care, and storage in addition to how-to videos and easy-to-follow projects. Family Handyman has more than 1.5 million fans on Facebook, 2 million followers on Instagram, 2.2 million Pinterest followers.