How Your House Works

di Charlie Wing (Autore)

John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2025

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.

• Autore: Charlie Wing
• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Collana: RSMeans
• Anno: 2025
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 272 p.
• Dimensioni: 269 x 211 mm
• Peso: 726 gr.
• EAN: 9781394213320

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