The Virgin Homeowner: The Essential Guide to Owning, Maintaining, and Surviving Your First Home

by Janice Papolos

Overview

"The Virgin Homeowner" is Janice Papolos's answer to the house buyer's blues. Using her own experience, Papolos initiates readers into all the workings of a house. She moves from the initial terror of home inspection to the mysteries of plumbing and electricity, stopping at all points along the way— including septic systems, roofing problems, insect infestations, environmental issues, childproofing, ventilation, and fire safety. In addition, Papolos offers clear instructions on how to handle minor household repairs and helps the new homeowner to understand the quirky vocabulary essential for having an intelligent conversation with a repair person or contractor. Best of all, "The Virgin Homeowner" provides readers with the confidence and piece of mind they need to make owning a home more of a dream and less of a nightmare.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393334968
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	01/01/1980
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

While some readers may not like her title, Papolos has produced an excellent owners' manual for the first-time homeowner. After buying her first house, Papolos realized that there were many things she should have done differently or instances when she should have paid more attention to experts. By writing this book, she is giving the reader the opportunity to learn from her mistakes. Beginning with how to get the most out of the initial home inspection, Papolos takes the reader through a house, describing each system, its quirks, and its potential problems. Later, she covers pest control, security, and safety. This highly readable book will prove useful to both new homeowners and those just thinking of making a purchase, and veteran homeowners will undoubtedly learn something, too. Recommended for all public libraries.Jonathan N. Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., Ohio

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