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Patrick O'Keefe's daughter came to him just prior to her wedding day and said, jokingly, "Dad, I know there are a lot of things you take care of around the house that I never knew about. Before I leave, can you give me a list of things that my husband should be doing?" That got him to thinking . . . and writing this book. In O'Keefe's opinion, many young men and women don't seem as self-reliant as he remembers being, possibly because courses like shop and home economics have been dropped from many schools over the past few decades. In addition, women, for many reasons, might find themselves coping with responsibilities traditionally relegated to men, and more young women these days are entering the "real" world on their own. His book, drawn from his life experience, is intended as a friendly, basic guide to life on one's own: home/apartment ownership, car ownership, and life's little challenges for those who have never had to face them before.
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Drawn from life experiences, this book is intended as a friendly, basic guide to life on one's own: home/apartment ownership, car ownership, as well as little challenges for those--both male and female--who have never been on their own.
Synopsis
Potpourri of helpful tips, rules of thumb, and advice on a great variety of subjects, from car and home purchase and maintenance to basic financial, insurance, and retirement planning.
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I Didnt Know That!
Taking care of your HOME, your CAR, and your CAREER - Are you ready for your first house or apartment? Are you confident about your home maintenance skills? Heres the help you need. - How do you feel about car shopping? If you dont want to be taken for a ride, follow this
authors savvy advice. - The job market—its tough out there! But you can get the interview, land the job, and make
the most of your earnings. Heres how. Author Patrick OKeefe holds a BA degree in Criminal Justice and an MBA. He has held many jobs, including auto mechanic, operator of a security firm, and groundskeeper, and he has completely rehabbed three houses. He currently resides in Indiana.
About the Author
A native of North Shore, Massachusetts, second child of five of an Irish cop, Pat
learned early the importance of self sufficiency. He has held a wide
variety of jobs throughout his life, including groundskeeper, auto
mechanic, owner and operator of a security firm, and he has completely rehabbed three houses. He holds a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice and a MBA from the University of Massachusetts. He currently resides in Indiana, is married, a father of three, and has managed large-scale distribution logistic centers for the past 25
years.
Table of Contents
Part 1 HOME Chapter 1Time to Move on Looking for an Apartment Buying a Home Selling Your Home Movin' on Quick Tips Chapter 2Taking Care of Your Home Homeowner's Tool Bag Painting a Room Hanging Pictures Electrical Plumbing All around the House In the Basement Home Quick Tips Chapter 3Taking It Outside Garage Doors Outdoor Water Faucets Roof and Gutters Lawn and Garden Lawn and Garden Quick Tips Part 2 CAR Chapter 4Getting on the Road Shopping for a New Car Buying a Used Car Chapter 5Taking Care of Your Car Basic Car Maintenance Engine Fluids Jump-Starting a Dead Car Battery Maintaining Your Tires Changing a Flat Tire Automotive Quick Tips Chapter 6Just Getting Around What to Do in a Car Accident Winter Driving What to Do when You Are Pulled Over by Police Part 3 YOU Chapter 7Taking Care of Yourself Looking for a Job New to Air Travel Travel and Hotel Quick Tips Financial Savings Insurance Policies Financial Quick Tips Chapter 8Watching Out for Yourself Home Computer Identity Theft Home Security Home Safety Home Safety and Security Quick Tips AppendixTABLES & WORKSHEETS Apartment Hunting WorksheetMortgage Potential WorksheetMonthly Mortgage Payment EstimatorHandy Kitchen and Garage MeasuresSeasonal Checklist