THE HOMEOWNER'S SURVIVAL MANUAL: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Fixing, Building, and Maintaining Your Home Without Hiring a Contractor ("Everything ... Everything You Need to Know." Book 1)

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Is your home running you — or are you running your home?Every year, homeowners spend thousands of dollars calling contractors for repairs they could have handled themselves — if only someone had shown them how. Leaking faucets. Running toilets. Cracked walls. Tripped breakers. Drafty doors. Squeaky floors. These are not mysteries. They are solvable problems — and this book gives you every solution.The Homeowner's Survival Manual is the only home repair guide written specifically for the complete beginner — the first-time homeowner who just got the keys and realized nobody taught them what comes next, the renter who is tired of waiting on an unresponsive landlord, and every capable adult who has ever stood in front of a broken thing in their home and felt completely helpless.Written by Julius Kibiru in plain, direct language that assumes no prior knowledge and skips no steps, this comprehensive manual walks you through every major system in your home — from plumbing and electrical to roofing, HVAC, walls, floors, doors, windows, outdoor spaces, and beyond.Inside this book, you will discover:How to fix leaking faucets, running toilets, clogged drains, and burst pipes — without calling a plumberHow to safely replace outlets, switches, GFCI devices, and light fixtures — with complete step-by-step electrical guidanceHow to patch drywall perfectly, paint like a professional, and restore every surface in your homeHow to seal drafty doors and windows — and slash your heating and cooling bills immediatelyHow to inspect and maintain your roof and gutters — and handle emergency repairs before water destroys your home from the inside outHow to keep your HVAC system running efficiently year-round — and avoid the most common and costly system failuresHow to tackle kitchen and bathroom repairs — caulking, tile, fixtures, and appliances — before small problems become expensive disastersHow to maintain your deck, fence, driveway, and landscaping like a seasoned proWhat to do in a home emergency — burst pipes, electrical fires, gas leaks, frozen pipes, and roof damage — with calm, step-by-step response sequencesA complete Year-Round Home Maintenance Calendar that tells you exactly what to do, when to do it, and why it mattersThis book will also teach you something more valuable than any single repair:The homeowner's mindset — the deep, settled confidence of a person who walks through their home and sees not a source of helpless anxiety, but a system they understand, a project they manage, and an investment they protect.You will learn when to DIY and when to call a professional. You will learn how to speak the language of contractors so you are never overcharged or misled again. You will build a toolkit that makes you ready for whatever your home throws at you. And you will develop the 80/20 maintenance habits that prevent 80 percent of home repair emergencies before they ever begin.Whether you are moving into your first home, taking ownership of an inherited property, managing a rental, or simply done with the helplessness of not knowing what to do when something breaks — this book is your complete guide.Stop fearing your own home.Pick up the wrench.You are more capable than you think."The secret of getting ahead is getting started." — Mark Twain"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home." — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Read more