Weatherproofing: The DIY Guide to Keeping Your Home Warm in the Winter, Cool in the Summer, and Dry All Year Around (Handy Homeowner) (Homeowner Survival Guide) - Softcover

Skills Institute Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565235916 ISBN 13: 9781565235915

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Is the weather destroying or damaging your home? Are you comfortable in every season? Let John Kelsey explain how to make sure your home is weather-proofed to protect you from the severity of winter and summer. His advice is eloquent and easy to understand. With his book in hand, you can become an expert on how to weatherproof your house from harsh snows, wet springs, gusty autumns, and hot, hot summers. Gone are the days when you have to search for a renovator or handyman you can trust. With John Kelsey's book, you can become your own handyman and weatherproofing expert. He offers all the tips and tricks you need to work like a pro. The cost of this book can save you hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars a year in repairs. Written for the general reader as well as the experienced builder, here are step-by-step diagrams that you can follow as you do your weatherproofing. This will be your ultimate guide to a safer, more comfortable home for almost no cost at all. Save both time and money and learn a new skill at the same time. Whether you are a new homeowner, inexperienced with home repairs, or a professional renovator, this book will suit you perfectly. Chapters cover: *How to save money *Strategies for casement windows *Straightening a crooked gutter *Battling moisture *Shielding against the heat and cold *Protecting your home from disaster. John Kelsey has spent a lifetime learning about woodworking, furniture-making, and home repair. Now his experience can benefit you. After you've finished reading his book and are equipped with the skills to weatherproof your house, give it a go and watch your home turn into a palace right before your eyes.

About this title

About the Author

John Kelsey is a journalist and editor specializing in woodworking and furniture making. He has a degree in woodworking and furniture design from the School for American Craft at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a former editor in chief of Fine Woodworking magazine and a publisher of woodworking and home building books at the Taunton Press. He is the author of Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn. He lives in Newtown, Connecticut.

From the Back Cover

Save Money and Stay Comfortable All Year Round Among the many ways to improve the value and comfort of your home, weatherproofing should be at the top of every homeowner's list. It's not a glamorous upgrade, but protecting your home from the elements is easy, will save you thousands of dollars a year in energy costs, and is critical to keeping your home well-maintained. Whether you're a new homeowner or a serious do-it-yourselfer, the Homeowner Survival Guide: Weatherproofing will arm you with priorities, information, and solutions to make your home snug, comfortable, and more affordable to own. This indispensable guide covers every aspect of protecting your home from water, cold, heat, leaky roofs, and damp basements, and makes it easy to get every weatherproofing project done right. From keeping water out of your basement to making sure your attic is well-insulated, Weatherproofing covers every floor, window, and door with easy, step-by-step illustrations and comprehensive instructions. By keeping the elements outside where they belong, you'll keep your house in great shape and keep more money in your wallet.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565235916
• ISBN 13: 9781565235915
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160