About the book
FIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS.
Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer.
How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.
Readers of the fourth edition of How Your House Works will also find:
- New chapters on household batteries
- Expanded sections pertaining to smart home technology and sustainability
- Detailed, full-color illustrations by the author
How Your House Works is a must-have for any homeowner or prospective buyer.
Editions of How Your House Works
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781394213320
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394213344
- EBook
- ISBN 9781394213337
Read an Excerpt
FIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS.
Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer.
How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.
Readers of the fourth edition of How Your House Works will also find:
- New chapters on household batteries
- Expanded sections pertaining to smart home technology and sustainability
- Detailed, full-color illustrations by the author
How Your House Works is a must-have for any homeowner or prospective buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How Your House Works about?
FIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS.
Most people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer.
How Your House Works provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work.
Readers of the fourth edition of How Your House Works will also find:
- New chapters on household batteries
- Expanded sections pertaining to smart home technology and sustainability
- Detailed, full-color illustrations by the author
How Your House Works is a must-have for any homeowner or prospective buyer.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How Your House Works?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Home and house maintenance / renovation / building > DIY (Do it yourself): general guides and advice
Where can I read a sample of How Your House Works?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781394213320
Is How Your House Works part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series RSMeans
Who is/are the Author/s of the book How Your House Works?
Charlie Wing
Who is the Publisher of the book How Your House Works?
Wiley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
How Your House Works is available as paperback(ISBN 9781394213320) and ebook(ISBN 9781394213344) and ebook(ISBN 9781394213337)
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