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• Appliances
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• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Savings
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• Flooring
• Home Comfort
• Home Exterior
• Home Improvement
• Home Maintenance
• Home Repairs
• House Cleaning Tips
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Home Maintenance for Dummies (2nd Edition), by James Carey and Morris Carey Jr., is a guide to inspecting and making repairs to every part of the house. It gives you step-by-step instructions on repairs that will make your home safer, more comfortable, and more energy efficient. Home Maintenance For Dummies also includes:

• Ten home maintenance skills you'll be glad to have
  
• Tips on preserving your home's value and avoiding costly repairs
• Green maintenance and cleaning options
• Tips on day-to-day repairs from walls and appliances to decks and fences
• Straightforward advice on what you can tackle yourself and when you should call a professional
• How to create a yearly home maintenance calendar.

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James Carey and Morris Carey Jr. share their 55+ years of experience as award-winning, licensed contractors with millions of people nationwide through a weekly radio program and syndicated newspaper column, both titled On The House. They also appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning.