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Title details for Spend-A-Little, Save-A-Lot Home Improvements by Brad Staggs - Available

Spend-A-Little, Save-A-Lot Home Improvements

Money-Saving Projects Anyone Can Do

by Brad Staggs
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"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" — BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Franklin said it over 200 years ago, but it's never been more true — or valuable — for today's homeowner. With the increasing costs of utilities and home repairs, doing a little preventative maintenance will preserve your home, increase its value and save you money in repairs and energy costs.

Simple things such as replacing air filters, adding a programmable thermostat and insulating your water heater are easy fixes that will save you money. Filling cracked concrete, installing gutter covers and re-caulking a tub or shower will increase the value of your home. Step-by-step instructions for these and other inexpensive projects are right inside.

Money-saving projects inside:

  • Check & Replace Air Filters
  • Weather-seal Windows & Doors
  • Stop Drafts Around Light Switches
  • Install a Programmable Thermostat
  • Wrap a Water Heater
  • Replace a Damaged Shingle
  • Attach Gutters
  • Seal Chimney Flashing
  • Install Gutter Covers
  • Secure Downspouts
  • Check Ductwork for Leaks
  • Fix Hot & Cold Spots
  • Insulate Water Pipes
  • Re-caulk a Tub
  • Install a Motion Sensor Light Switch
  • Insulate Basement & Garage Walls
  • Fill Cracks in Concrete
  • Repair Mortar Joints
  • Fix a Squeaky Floor
  • Install a Faucet Cut-off
  • Repair a Window Screen
  • Fix a Sticking Door

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    • Release date

      September 8, 2011

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781440318917

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781440318917
        • File size: 27917 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        September 1, 2011

        Eschewing the common home DIY projects, first-time author and HGTV producer Staggs has compiled improvements that will save you the most money. But HVAC repair is not for most. The photos are uneven--some are too close to be useful and others are of poor quality--and the illustrations at times have no correlation to the instructions. Missing are project tool and materials lists and an index. Water leaks are not covered at all. Pass on this one, and make sure you have an up-to-date general home-owner's DIY book like Refresh Your Home from the Family Handyman editors or The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement.

        Copyright 2011 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    • OverDrive Read
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