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Homeowner's Guide: Information Everyone Needs to Know

by David Erickson with Lori Gaston

35 pages; Spiral coil; catalogue #07-0255; ISBN 1-4251-1845-3; US$13.95, C$16.04, EUR10.88, £7.21

This book is intended for the new homeowner, pre-owned homeowner and renter. It will give you valuable and concise information on how to assess the inner workings of your residence.

About the Book

This book is intended for the new homeowner, pre-owned homeowner and renter. It will give you valuable and concise information on how to assess the inner workings of your new residence, thereby providing you with the consumer awareness you need as you go through this exciting journey.

You will find a breakdown that takes you from room to room identifying items you should look for as you inspect your new home. We have also provided for you examples and helpful hints in caring for your new home as well as a section for notes in the back of this book. This book will also assist you in properly maintaining your new residence.

Typically, for the new homeowner, the builder's representative will meet you at the home for an orientation to explain the inner workings of your new home. The warranty will be explained as well as how to obtain service from their company. Usually the builder has a set time limit per home when performing an orientation. By having a checklist and a set of preset questions for this day, your orientation will be smooth and free of distractions. You will find the questions you need to ask in this book as you go from room to room.

For the pre-owned homeowner, you will be able to assess your new home like a pro. This book gives concise information which will enable you to check the inner workings of the home in an easy format.

For the renter, this book gives information for you to assess the home for any minor deficiencies prior to moving in. Thus being able to secure your deposit when it is time to move to your next new home.

To every HomeOwner who isn't afraid to ask the questions...

Knowledge of your home is a powerful tool!

About the Author

A word from the authors ...


With over 30 plus years combined experience in the construction industry and having owned/operated multiple businesses in the home building industry, we recognized the need for an informational tool to empower the homeowner with the knowledge and the understanding to ask the right questions in an easy to use format.

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