The Home Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Household Maintenance

This manual is irreverent but informative. Its style and illustrations match the other Quirk "Owner's Manuals". It is helpful for both first-time homeowners and those looking to maintain their home, and makes a great housewarming gift. Quirk "Owner's Manuals" have taught readers how to "repair" and "maintain" babies, toddlers, dogs, and cats. Now we're tackling the biggest and most complicated "appliance" of all - your home! Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, "The Home Owner's Manual" explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: how can I drain the sludge out of my water heater? What makes my radiators "hiss" at night? Is there any easy way to unstop a toilet? How can I fill a crack in my wall? And, when should I seek professional help? "The Home Owner's Manual" is guaranteed to be the most attractive home improvement book you've ever seen!