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This inspection form offers fill-out worksheets on key information that needs to be gathered before deciding to buy a home or a building. Included is a visual tutorial (with almost 200 illustrated drawings) along with a stand-alone report form. It is easy-to-use, and thorough. "Report Form" is the essential companion to my other book, "Practical Guide to Home Inspection."

Insider secrets to save you money when purchasing and using a home warranty with trouble shooting and quick fix guide for appliances and home systems (air conditioning, heating, electrical and plumbing).

The aim of this booklet is to respond to some frequently asked questions about asbestos and to provide information to help the homeowner make informed decisions about its care and maintenance. Asbestos is the name for the group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into strong, very fine fibers. The fibers are heat-resistant and extremely durable, and because of these qualities, asbestos has become very useful in construction and industry. In the home it may or may not pose a health hazard to the occupants, depending on its condition. When it can be crushed by hand pressure or the...

The classic guide to self-sufficiency, with more than 200,000 copies sold--now fully updated

Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills--the kind employed by our forefathers--and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Countless readers have turned to Back to Basics for inspiration and instruction, escaping to an era before power saws and fast-food restaurants and rediscovering the pleasures and challenges of a healthier, greener, and more self-sufficient lifestyle.

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Whether you're interested in yard sale tips in order to profit or are looking to discover some yard sale treasures, this handy, how-to guide is for you. Learn tips for yard sale pricing as well as the best wording to use on your yard sale signs. In addition to creative marketing ideas for your next yard sale, you'll find creative decor and re-purposing ideas, plus tips for getting better organized using items you didn't think you needed or you can typically purchase for next to nothing at local yard sales.

Christopher Gustavus Memminger was a prominent Charleston, South Carolina, attorney, legislator and investor who in the 1830s purchased a parcel of land in the mountains of North Carolina and began construction on a summer residence he named Rock Hill. The estate was apparently well established by the 1850s as his sketch and journal indicate a main house with an addition, a kitchen building, ice house, fountain, wagon house, and two servants' quarters, one of which is the subject of this report.

The Swedish House at Connemara was built in the early 1850s by Christopher G. Memminger (1803- 1889), a wealthy lawyer and politician from Charleston who later became secretary of the treasury for the Confederate States of America. After his death, his heirs sold the estate, which was then known as Rock Hill, to trustees for Mary Fleming Gregg (1839- died after 1900). Her husband, William H. Gregg, Jr. (1834- 1895), was the son of the famed William H. Gregg, Sr., builder of one of the South's earliest textile mills, at Graniteville, South Carolina, in the 1840s. In 1900, Mary Fleming Gregg...

Public Law (06-349), enacted October 24, 2000 (Appendix A) authorized and directed the National Park Service to conduct this special resource study to evaluate the potential for the future management and operation of the Carter G. Woodson Home and to determine what role or roles the Federal Government might assume here in the future.

A guide to making money in the Real Estate market.

"For many Meanies, the solace of a nice cup of tea is offset by the pain of having to discard a perfectly good teabag after only one use. But short of hanging up used teabags to dry, what's the alternative?"

Tips for Meanies presents a host of alternative uses for common or garden household goods. Who knew you could use the humble teabag to make organic fertilizer or to retain moisture at the bottom of a plant pot? Or that shampoo is so good for removing stains and ideal for washing delicates? With the wit and wisdom of Jane Thynne accompanied by full color...

Thorough enough for professionals...accessible enough for homeowners Written in plain language suitable even for first-time home buyers, The Complete Guide to Home Inspection is a must-have reference. An all-in-one resource with 250 descriptive photographs and 20 helpful illustrations, it is invaluable for home buyers, home sellers, professional home inspectors, and every homeowner who wants to understand what their house is telling them.

Truly comprehensive in scope. This is the most extensive examination of home...

The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home.

The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. Here's just a small sample of what's inside:

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There is so much information on the Internet. How do you know what to keep and what to ignore? Here I have provided everything you need and nothing you don't. In this book I show you: Where the "good" information is How to determine if you're ready to sell How to save money by hiring professionals What to do to get ready to sell What to expect from beginning to end

BOOK REVIEW: "For anybody thinking about buying a condo, or even anybody serving on a condo board, or anybody who has any connection to a condo, this is must reading. Thanks a lot for a great book " -Steve Sanders, "Your Money Matters" WGN TV, December 22, 2014 BOOK HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: * The Dozen Duties of the Board * The 10 Hallmarks of a Healthy Association * 18 Budget and Energy-Saving Tips for Association Boards * 15 Secret Exit Strategies * Top 10 Money Making Improvements to Maximize Your Home's Value * Critical 10-Point Pre-Purchase Buyer Checklist-(Don't buy without it ) * 35-Point...

What is the first thing you do when something unexpected happens? For most people, the one word answer is "panic " This is also the worst possible reaction you can give in the face of a calamity. This eBook is all about surviving through the unknown and unusual in the most appropriate way. Contained in here you will find: 1.How and when disaster strikes? 2.How do you prepare for disaster management? 3.What essentials are necessary to survive through disasters? 4.What processes are involved in tackling disasters? 5.How to handle calamities that are foreknown? 6.How to go about the recovery...

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Moving away from home for the first time is a big step with a lot of new responsibilities. During this transition in your life, many questions will arise about signing a lease, health insurance, personal finance, getting your credit report, to laundry.

In the book you will find tips on purchasing a vehicle, interest rates, home management, how to utilize a budget chart, home inventory, and even meal planning. The newbie shopping list, includes everything you need for your first home, from the kitchen to the bathrooms to the garage and even an emergency safety...

Jana Uselton has worked in every aspect of Home Staging and ReDesign, from driving the delivery truck to Staging thousands of homes herself, to running a multi-million dollar company. "Home Staging By The Book" is just one way Jana shares her knowledge with others about Home Staging. At 8:30 every morning, Jana can be found in a huddle with her team seeking one thing - to Transform Lives and Make a Difference. It all began in 2002 when Jana and her husband, Tim, put their home on the market and found it difficult to get top dollar for what was basically an empty box. So Jana Staged the home,...