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 enlarge | Author: Charlie Wing
Publisher: R.S. Means Company
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
Buy New: $13.83
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Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 5553
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 152
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.5
ISBN: 0876290152
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.7
EAN: 9780876290156
ASIN: 0876290152
Publication Date: June 30, 2007
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Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Brand new item. Over 3.5 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081113183959G
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very usable reference April 25, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm a book geek, a connoisseur of ideas. And i'm not one of those book geeks who is also very practical or handy about the house or with home repair. This book includes a visual dictionary (label + illustration)along with its plain explanations. I'm glad I bought it.
excellent reference for many systems March 17, 2008
highly recommended. contains clear text and very detailed illustrations of the major systems of a house. i came upon this book while looking for explanations of the causes of excessive dust in a home (e.g., whether it's the contents--furnishings, linens, clothing, etc.--in a room or whether it's old walls, floors, and porous ceilings). this book doesn't answer my question, but it does offer a useful, step-by-step guide to systems like plumbing, wiring, heating/cooling, structure, and large appliances. for new homeowners or, better, folks who don't see themselves as diy'ers, this book will give you the information to do some things yourself. at the very least, you will be able to figure out where/why a system underperforms, and what to do about it. along with amy johnston's book on building and renovating a home, wing's book covers most issues. excellent resource or reference.
Engineer January 3, 2008
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have numerous reference books but this is the first one to actually describe to me how the device functions. The "Before calling the...(technician)" feature was a brilliant idea and a potential money saver for most homeowners.
My son-in-law teaches middle school science and will be using this book for its wonderful schematics. My other reference books are stashed away on a bookshelf - this one stays on my desk where it is good and handy!
How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home December 28, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
EVERY homeowner should have a copy of this invaluable resource. Particularly helpful are the "Before calling for help" sections. The book is simple and straightforward enough for anyone to understand and the diagrams are visually uncomplicated and clear. Before picking up the phone to call a professional be sure to check this wonderful resource and you just might save yourself a service call and a lot of money!
SWEET December 28, 2007
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
I surprised my husband with this book for Christmas. He was stoked. It was sent to me in plenty of time before Christmas. It will be so helpful to us in finishing our basement!
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