<p>A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home</p><p>Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of <i>Home Maintenance For Dummies</i> can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself!<p>This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You'll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency.<ul><li>Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs</li><li>Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior</li><li>Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly</li><li>Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule</li><li>Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills</li></ul><p>James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called <i>On the House,</i> and appear regularly on <i>CBS News Saturday Morning.</i> They are also the authors of <i>Home Remodeling For Dummies</i><p>If you've always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, <i>Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition</i> is your ideal resource!