Fix it Before it Breaks

by Terry Kennedy

Terry Kennedy contributes his 30+ years of experience in the construction industry to homeowners everywhere with this heavily illustrated guide to protecting the most expensive investment you will ever your home. Readers will gain a clear and thorough understanding of how the environment acts on their home, how to recognize problem areas and how to develop a year-long maintenance plan to prevent deterioration. The author covers every important area of the home, including the building site, foundations, framing, doors and windows, siding, roofs, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, landscaping, hardscaping, and much more. * Topics are organized seasonally so readers can plan their management tasks on an annual basis * Covers what to watch for, where to look, and when to check for needed maintenance * Includes numerous checklists of typical damage dangers and maintenance concerns * Maintenance jobs are rated on a difficulty rating scale of 1-5 so users can decide if its time to call in a professional * An ounce of prevention is worth $$$$

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 24, 2004

Reviews

[Tim Chang · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book basically told me to call an expert to fix anything wrong with my house. I also learned that water is bad because it can cause mold, rot, and termites. That theme was repeated over and over again in the book ad nauseum.

In fairness, the author clearly states that this is not for do-it-yourself type people. Finding problems was covered in the book (not that thoroughly), but the title of the book implies that there would be some help in learning how to fix problems. This is misleading. Unfortunately, this book was not very helpful for me. Even the photos were black-and-white and at times unclear.

I would recommend anyone interested in this subject to just search the internet.