100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know: How to Save Money, Solve Problems and Improve Your Home

The Family Handyman's 100 Things Every Homeowner Must Know gives you the knowledge you need to be a better homeowner. You'll make informed decisions, avoid frustrations and save thousands over the life of your home. Here's just a small sample of what's inside:

• The smartest thing you can do before going on vacation
• Be ready for any natural disaster
• Make burglars bypass your house
• The most effective way to cut heating and cooling costs
• Clever shortcuts for home maintenance--indoors and out
• Keep mice, ants and other invaders out of your house
• Boost curb appeal without remodeling
• What to do when the power goes out
• The most common--and costly--homeowner mistakes
• Eliminate noises, odors and other household irritations
• Grow the best lawn on the block
• Secret weapons pros use for easy, instant repairs
• Make appliances last years longer
• The key to drip-free faucets
• Make your mower start right up--every time
• Cures for damp basements
• Exterminate mold and mildew
• Pick a paint color you'll love
• Stop peeling paint