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Bubbling paint. Water dripping from light fixtures. Mysterious smells. Groaning
pipes and gurgling tubs. Doors that open themselves. Faucets that spew steam.
Your house is trying to tell you something. But to understand what it's trying
to say and what you should do about it, first you have to learn its language.
And that's what House Check is all about.
It's a concise guide to the sights, surfaces, sounds -- and sometimes smells
-- of your house. With this guide, you can quickly figure out what's causing
those odd symptoms and what, in a nutshell, you should do to set things right.
The information in this chart is based on thousands of houses that authors
Michael Litchfield and Roger Robinson reviewed -- from Vermont to California.
This easy-to-use flip chart is organized by major sections and systems in the
house: roofs, attics, interiors, exteriors, plumbing, electrical, kitchens,
baths, and basements. Over 600 symptoms are listed, with causes and solutions
for each. The photos aid in the identification of symptoms and the drawings help
you understand the underlying structures involved in the problem. With the
information in this handy guide, you will be well on your way to solving those
elusive house ailments. 42 pp.
House Check
