{"product_id":"the-firsttime-homeowners-survival-guide-9780814473726","title":"The FirstTime Homeowners Survival Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst-time buyers often feel overwhelmed by the amount of maintenance their new home requires. Finally, author and real estate guru Sid Davis provides the antidote for the common worries that plague every new owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     C O N T E N T S     Preface vii     Chapter 1 Your Home's Electrical System 101 1     Chapter 2 Maintaining and Fixing Your Home's Plumbing     System 20     Chapter 3 How to Create Great-Looking Walls and Ceilings 43     Chapter 4 Interior Improvements That Add Value 65     Chapter 5 Exterior Maintenance and Improvements That Add     Value 85     Chapter 6 Your Home's Landscaping and Curb Appeal 107     Chapter 7 Hiring and Working with Contractors 128     Chapter 8 Tax Aspects of Owning a Home 147     Chapter 9 Insurance Matters for Homeowners 167     Chapter 10 Avoiding the Ten Most Costly House Problems 189     Appendix A Dealing with Disaster 205     Appendix B Average Life Expectancy of Your Home's Components 211     Appendix C Energy Savings and a Greener Home 215     Index 217     A comprehensive glossary along with printable checklists and worksheets are     available at www.sid-davis.com by clicking on the book banner.","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768166613335,"sku":"9780814473726","price":11.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-firsttime-homeowners-survival-guide-9780814473726","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}