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Make your home warm, dry, efficient, and safe from the elements. 350 color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations will teach you how to remove mold and dampness from the house; seal roof leaks; repair outdoor masonry and brickwork; insulate and ventilate your home from top to bottom; and eliminate drafts from windows, doors and walls. You'll feel more comfortable, decrease your energy costs, and protect the house from structural damage.
| Routine Maintenance | 4 | |
| Moisture Problems | 5 | |
| Damp-proofing a Cellar | 10 | |
| Wet and Dry Rot | 11 | |
| Window Repairs | 13 | |
| Doors | 20 | |
| Resurfacing Concrete Floors | 24 | |
| Masonry | 28 | |
| Repairing Masonry | 30 | |
| Roofs | 33 | |
| Checking for Leaks | 36 | |
| Repairing Roof Coverings | 37 | |
| Flashing | 44 | |
| Roof Drainage | 46 | |
| Insulation | 49 | |
| Draftproofing Doors | 50 | |
| Insulating Roofs | 53 | |
| Insulating Walls | 57 | |
| Double Glazing | 59 | |
| Ventilation | 63 | |
| Fitting Roof Vents | 66 | |
| Fitting an Exhaust Fan | 67 | |
| Installing a Range Hood | 69 | |
| Heat-exchanging Ventilators | 70 | |
| Air Conditioners | 72 | |
| Building Codes and Permits | 73 | |
| Builder's Tool Kit | 75 | |
| Glossary | 78 | |
| Index | 79 |
Overview
Make your home warm, dry, efficient, and safe from the elements. 350 color photographs, diagrams, and illustrations will teach you how to remove mold and dampness from the house; seal roof leaks; repair outdoor masonry and brickwork; insulate and ventilate your home from top to bottom; and eliminate drafts from windows, doors and walls. You'll feel more comfortable, decrease your energy costs, and protect the house from structural damage.