A Carpenter's Advice on Buying a Home

A Carpenter's Advice on Buying A Home
By Greg Evans

Size: 5x8     Pages: 180
Paperback

A Carpenter's Advice on Buying a Home is a concise, practical book on how to identify quality when buying a home.

Whether considering a modest rambler or something more elaborate, this quick read will enable the prospective homebuyer to recognize key features that distinguish a low maintenance, comfortable living home from one that will involve on-going repairs and headaches (saving thousands of dollars). To facilitate the process, a checklist is included to guide the homebuyer.

The reader will learn:

• What pitfalls can disqualify a home
• What’s lurking/lacking in newer homes
• How to evaluate a home's electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems
• What kind of siding and roofing is best
• How to do an EASY personal home inspection (saving $$$ by avoiding multiple home inspections)
• And more vital information

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 “…precise and direct book…wealth of vital information...should be the first step taken by every future homeower." 
Howard L., MO

“…informative…Every potential homeowner should read it.”
Kay F., WI

“… great book and it works!”
Wendy S., IA

“Easy-to-read, clear, step-by-step guide… I heartily suggest reading and using this text.”
Paul R., IA

About the Author

Who could possibly be a better judge of the quality of a home than the professional who builds, maintains, and remodels them: The Master Carpenter! Greg Evans' building experience includes a total of 22 years in the areas of carpentry, cabinet making, plumbing, electrical, and sheet rock. His family history is strong in the skilled trades. His father, an electrician, began introducing Greg to home mechanics long before his formal training began. Frequently queried by customers on aspects of home quality, Greg decided to share his experience, expertise, and advice to educate prospective homebuyers.

Greg Evans Master Carpenter and Author

Table of Contents

Table of Figures
Introduction
The Master Carpenter’s Qualifications
New Homes—An Exposé
Electrical 
Plumbing
Heating and Cooling
The Basement
Siding
Foundation and Structure
The Roof
Insulation and Attic Ventilation
Pests, Carbon Monoxide, and Radon
The Real Estate Agent
General Advice
Summary and Checklist
Index

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