About the house with Henri de Marne: how to maintain, repair, upgrade, and enjoy your home

Content: Cover
 Title page
 Copyright page
 Introduction
 1 Foundations, Basements, Crawl Spaces
 Foundations for New Houses and Additions
 Foundation Repair
 Water and Moisture Problems in Foundations
 Mold, Mildew, and Musty Smells
 Cellars with Dirt Floors
 Crawl Spaces
 4 Plumbing, Electricity, HVAC
 Plumbing
 Hot Water
 Water Color and Quality
 Bad Smells
 Noisy Plumbing
 Toilets
 Faucets, Sinks, Tubs
 Water Supply, Pipes, Connections
 Septic Systems
 Drains
 Plumbing Vents
 Exhaust Vents
 Electrical Systems
 Wiring Issues
 Lighting
 Miscellaneous Electrical Questions
 Heating and Cooling. Health and SafetyNoisy Heating Systems
 Problems Caused by Modern Upgrades
 Keeping Temperatures Even Throughout the House
 Options for Upgrading Heating Systems
 Heating and AC-Related Repairs
 System Maintenance
 Closing Down a House for the Winter
 Cold-Weather Problems
 Saving Energy
 Aesthetic Issues
 Chimneys
 Fireplaces
 7 Insulation
 Insulating the Foundation
 Foundation Insulation and Vapor Retarders
 Insulating a Finished Basement
 Other Ways to Improve Foundation Insulation
 Roof Insulation
 Insulation and Ceilings
 Improving Insulation in Existing Homes. Unintended Effects of Improved Insulation8 Critters, Pests and other Nuisances
 Ants and Termites
 Wasps and Bees
 Mice
 Moths and Carpet Beetles
 Squirrels and Chipmunks
 Flies of Various Types
 Miscellaneous Pests
 Beneficial Creatures
 Birds
 Pets
 Health and Safety Issues
 9 Outside the House
 Driveways
 Walkways
 Porches
 Decks
 Patios
 Garages, Carports, and Sheds
 Fences, Walls, and Railings
 Outdoor Stoops and Stairs
 Outdoor Furniture and Equipment
 Lawns
 Landscaping Issues
 Septic and Drainage
 Pools and Ponds
 Resources
 About the Author.