THE FIRST-TIME HOMEOWNER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE

Chapter 1 Your Home’s Electrical System
Chapter 2 Maintaining and Fixing Your Home’s Plumbing System
Chapter 3 How to Create Great-Looking Walls and Ceilings
Chapter 4 Interior Improvements That Add Value
Chapter 5 Exterior Maintenance and Improvements That Add Value
Chapter 6 Your Home’s Landscaping and Curb Appeal
Chapter 7 Hiring and Working with Contractors
Chapter 8 Tax Aspects of Owning a Home
Chapter 9 Insurance Matters for Homeowners
Chapter 10 Avoiding the Ten Most Costly House Problems
Appendix A Dealing with Disaster
Appendix B Average Life Expectancy of Your Home’s Components
Appendix C Energy Savings and a Greener Home 2