About the house with Henri de Marne : how to maintain, repair, upgrade, and enjoy your home

"For over 32 years, homeowners throughout the US and Canada have depended on Henri de Marne to answer their questions in his syndicated newspaper column, 'First Aid for the Ailing House'. With this book, you can find the answers whenever you need them. De Marne has updated all the answers for this book, to reflect the latest in research, materials, methods, concerns, and tastes. The result is a comprehensive manual for today's homeowners, a ready reference to consult whenever things go wrong or improvements are planned"--P. [4] of cover. Read more... This is a complete manual for homeowners. When things go wrong, or when you are ready to remodel, you need expert advice. Henri de Marne is one of Americas best-known and most trusted experts, who has answered just about every question a homeowner can face. For What is the green stuff growing on my roof? Why does my basement stay damp? How can I get rid of carpenter bees? Can I paint my basement floor? What can I do about the rust stains on my driveway? Which heating and cooling systems are most efficient? How can I scrub the little black spots off of my vinyl siding? Does the asbestos on my pipes put my family in danger? Why do my plumbing pipes make a banging sound? Why do cracks appear between my walls and ceiling every winter? Those are just a few of the thousands of questions Henri de Marne has addressed in his syndicated newspaper column, First Aid for the Ailing House. With this book, you can find the answers whenever you need them. De Marne has updated all the answers for this book, to reflect the latest in research, materials, methods, concerns, and tastes. The result is a comprehensive manual for todays homeowners, a ready reference to consult whenever things go wrong or improvements are planned.

Henri de Marne is among America's best-known experts on every aspect of home ownership. For 32 years, people have depended on him for answers to questions such as:. What should I do when moss is growing on the north side of a roof?. How can I stop the toilet tank from sweating?. How can I paint a basement floor and not have the paint peel off?. What is the best way to get rid of carpenter ants?. Where can I get replacement hardware for my old windows?. Why have my windows been steaming up ever since I installed a new furnace? The one disadvantage of a column, of course, is that you don't necessarily save all those columns, to be handy when you need the information.This is a big collection-probably the most complete handbook for homeowners that has ever been published-and in the same conversational, easy-to-understand language that readers have come to expect over the years.

Content: Foundations, basements, crawl spaces -- Roofs and siding -- Windows and doors -- Plumbing, electricity, HVAC -- Kitchens and baths -- Interior surfaces: floors, ceilings, and walls -- Insulation -- Critters, pests and other nuisances -- outside the house. Abstract: "For over 32 years, homeowners throughout the US and Canada have depended on Henri de Marne to answer their questions in his syndicated newspaper column, 'First Aid for the Ailing House'. With this book, you can find the answers whenever you need them. De Marne has updated all the answers for this book, to reflect the latest in research, materials, methods, concerns, and tastes. The result is a comprehensive manual for today's homeowners, a ready reference to consult whenever things go wrong or improvements are planned"--P. [4] of cover Henri de Marne is one of America's most trusted experts on home repair, maintenance, and improvement. His nationally syndicated newspaper column (First Aid for the Ailing House) has been a staple in newspapers for over 36 years, and his blog is reaching a rapidly expanding audience. De Marne's trade paper book continues to be a steady seller, but readers have often asked for an even larger, more complete reference. This greatly expanded book would carry a high cover price if printed, so to keep it affordable, it is published as an e-book only. "For over 32 years, homeowners throughout the US and Canada have depended on Henri de Marne to answer their questions in his syndicated newspaper column, 'First Aid for the Ailing House'. With this book, you can find the answers whenever you need them. De Marne has updated all the answers for this book, to reflect the latest in research, materials, methods, concerns, and tastes. The result is a comprehensive manual for today's homeowners, a ready reference to consult whenever things go wrong or improvements are planned"--Page 4 of cover.