This fourth edition of the illustrated guide to understanding and troubleshooting home systems—from plumbing and electrical to HVAC and appliances—offers clear explanations, money-saving tips and updates on solar power and sustainable solutions for homeowners and DIYers alike. Original.
"A comprehensive, richly illustrated guide to how everything in a house works. The book's many full-color illustrations are all drawn by the author for the general consumer to understand. Virtually everything in your house is included, with illustrated guidance on electrical systems, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, major household appliances, foundation, framing, doors, and windows. This fourth edition has considerable additional information, with a new chapter on household batteries and several new sections related to smart home technology and sustainability"--
FIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS.
Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer.
How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.
Readers of the fourth edition of How Your House Works will also find:
- New chapters on household batteries
- Expanded sections pertaining to smart home technology and sustainability
- Detailed, full-color illustrations by the author
How Your House Works is a must-have for any homeowner or prospective buyer.
