Preventing problems and dealing with them when they occur. America has hundreds of thousands of log homes, and every one of them presents unique maintenance issues that differ from homes of traditional stick-frame construction. Lack of knowledge about the unique characteristics of a log home all too often results in owners inadvertently doing damage when they try to make repairs. Owners of log homes have long relied on the expertise of log home builder and specialist Gary Schroeder and his Schroeder Log Home Supply company, a trusted source of information and guidance. From dry rot to carpenter ants, Schroeder has seen it all. Now he shares his wisdom on how to preserve and protect your beautiful log home. This newly revised edition takes advantage of all the recent techniques and products—it’s a state-of-the-art guide to identifying, diagnosing, and solving problems so you’ll enjoy many trouble-free years in your log home. Gary Schroeder, a former forester and consultant, has also been a custom log home builder and restoration contractor. He and his wife, Kathy, started Schroeder Log Home Supply, Inc., now a leader in the field, in 1986.

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A hands-on, step-by-step guide to properly maintaining your home Your home requires regular maintenance to operate safely and efficiently. The expert advice in this second edition of Home Maintenance For Dummies can help you save literally thousands of dollars each year by showing you how to perform home maintenance yourself! This new edition provides the latest tips on how to tune up your home and make repairs to every room of the house, from basement to attic. By combining step-by-step instructions and expert information, this practical guide gives you the skills to tackle everything from furnace tune-ups to leaky roofs. You'll also learn how to conduct routine inspections, keep major appliances running efficiently, and increase energy efficiency. Shows how to keep your home in tip-top shape, preserve its value, and avoid costly repairs Covers all rooms of the house, in addition to the roof, foundation, and exterior Explains how to keep all home systems and major appliances running smoothly Includes a seasonal maintenance schedule Provides the latest green maintenance options to help lower your utility bills James Carey and Morris Carey have a radio show, a newspaper column, and a Web site, all called On the House, and appear regularly on CBS News Saturday Morning. They are also the authors of Home Remodeling For Dummies If you've always wanted to tackle home repairs like a pro, Home Maintenance For Dummies, 2nd Edition is your ideal resource!

Home Maintenance Checklist: Log Book To Keep Track Of Systems Maintenance Schedule & Repairs Planner When you're a homeowner, you want to have a home you can be proud of. This Home Maintenance Checklist journal, logbook will help you record your system maintenance schedule, service, repairs and much more. There are sections for the following: Monthly Systems Maintenance - Each month of the year has a different checklist so you never forget anything. Some examples are: clean pipes, check roof for soft spots, check gutters, inspect attic, change air filters, check pantry for expired food, furnace tune-up, winterize AC, vacuum frig coils, and much, much more. Repairman Contact - Company or Individual Name, Phone Number, Email, Technician Name Home Warranty Information - Company Name, Premium Paid, Contract Length, Policy Number, User Name, Password. Each system & Appliance has a section to check if it's covered. Also a usage log for date, what was serviced & what the problem was. Appliance Information - Date of Purchase, Purchased From, Price, Serial Number, Warranty. Appliance Repair Log - Date of Service, Appliance, Repairman, Contact Info, Cost, Warranty. Monthly Maintenance Log - For example, checking smoke detectors & changing furnace filter, etc. Quarterly Maintenance Log - For example, check basement/ crawl space for leaks, check shower/sink drains, seasonal tasks, etc. Yearly Maintenance Log - For example, smoke detector batteries, carbon monoxide detector, etc. Notes - Plenty of blank lined pages of notes for any other important information or details such as your projects for the household like building a wheelchair ramp or playset, checklist for any specific room in your home that you may want to add, list of weekly chores for each member of the family or an improvement wish list. Can make a great gift for any new homeowner. Perfect for a house warming gift. If you're an organizer, this notebook is perfect for you. Also easy to use. Small, compact size is 6x9 inches, 110 pages, soft matte finish cover, white paper, paperback. Designed for homeowners who love keeping track of their beautiful homes.

Home Maintenance and Repair Tracker Whether you�re a new homeowner making your first purchase, or have been in your house for years, it�s always wise to keep a record of your systems and any maintenance that you do. This notebook allows you to keep everything at your fingertips. It even includes a yearly, quarterly and monthly schedule of maintenance and cleaning. Add To Cart Now If you are considering selling your home, prospective buyers will love this logbook because it shows that you have serviced the equipment in your home timely. Have a housewarming party to attend? This is the perfect gift. Features: Yearly, quarterly and month schedule Home Warranty Information Repairman contact ledger Notes Product Description: 6x9 110 pages Uniquely designed matte cover Heavy Paper

In today's world, busy lifestyles make it challenging to keep track of routine home upkeep. Establishing and following a maintenance schedule is the best way to protect your investment, to prevent problems, and to manage your household maintenance budget. Keep your home in top-selling condition by following a year-round home maintenance schedule. This easy-to-use logbook, with fill-in-the-blank prompts, and plenty of space to add additional tasks, and notes, allows you to easily write down all of the vital information for your home and refer to it for years to come. To efficiently organize your home information in one convenient location, this 5-year home maintenance and repair record book includes: -Information page to record property details -Telephone directory for local resources, with extra room for you to add additional professional contacts -Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Maintenance Logs -Lawn and Garden Care - Pest Control and Lawn Treatments -Record the emergency switch/value locations for main utilities, sprinkler heads, and lines -Circuit breaker box templates -Fill in your home appliances/system details and warranties information for quick reference -Document home service calls and repairs -Record your home's interior and exterior paint colors -Graph paper to draw your home's fire escape plan, room dimensions, locations of doors, windows, and closets. Map out your outside utility lines, sprinkler system, well, and septic tank -Extra "Notes" sections to write down information specific to your home and area, for example, Home Owner's Association (HOA) contact information, rules, monthly, or yearly dues As a homeowner who wants a simple way to track the maintenance and repairs done on your home, a landlord, or property manager who manages multiple properties, this resourceful guide book will be a valuable asset for any property. We understand that people like different things, so we've created a variety of covers for this maintenance journal. Click on "Betiko Publishing" (Author) just below the title at the top of the page to see other variations. A great gift idea for new and veteran homeowners, realtors, and anyone else who wants a convenient way to track and record their home maintenance.