Synopses & Reviews
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.
Synopsis
Whether a new homeowner or an old one, this book will teach you what you need to know about your house. You'll find solid, basic information that will help you make your house into a warm, tight family home. Whether you need to add insulation in your attic or weather-strip your doors, this book has the details that you need to keep your home comfortable year round.
Synopsis
Whether you need to add insulation in your attic or weather-strip your doors, this book has the details that you need to keep your home comfortable year round.
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.
Table of Contents
1. Keeping a House Snug and Tight Blocking Drafts around Windows Weather-stripping Doors Plugging Up Cracks 2. Battling Moisture Gutters and Downspouts Underground Drains Diverting Water From Foundations Plugging Leaks in the Basement Sump Pumps Vents for Airflow 3. Shielding Against Heat and Cold Key Areas for Potential Heat Loss Adequate Insulation Attics Exterior Walls Storm Windows Storm Door Blocking Out the Sun 4 Protecting your Home from Disaster Windproofing a Picture Window Chimney Ties for Earth Tremors Lightning Floods