House Check

House Check is a concise flip chart guide providing a wealth of information about all the sights, surfaces, sounds -- and sometimes smells -- you might encounter in your house. With this guide, you can quickly figure out what's causing many of the odd symptoms and what options and methods are available in order to set things right. From bubbling paint to water dripping from light fixtures, mysterious smells, and groaning pipes and gurgling tubs, as well as doors that open themselves, and faucets that spew steam, this book has the answers to all your questions.

The information in this guide is based on thousands of houses that authors Michael Litchfield and Roger Robinson reviewed, and is presented on an easy-to-use flip chart that is organized by major sections and systems in the house. Over 600 symptoms are listed, along with photos that aid in the identification of symptoms and drawings that 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 all your elusive house ailments. 42 pp.

• Introduction
• Roofs
• Exteriors
• Doors & Windows
• Attics
• Interiors
• Kitchens & Baths
• Basements
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Heating & Cooling
• Gutters
• Attached Structures