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HouseFixIt.com provides books to educate homeowners and builders on the benefits of adequate home maintenance and recognized building standards. We believe that home maintenance is a commitment to lifestyle and value. A warm, leak-free house with a solid foundation provides a more comfortable lifestyle than a home with maintenance problems. The California Building Performance Guidelines Manual for

Residential Construction is a set of construction performance guidelines that the owner of a new home can expect to receive as part of the purchase. The Manual covers over 325 conditions relating to workmanship that historically have been sources of disputes between homeowners and builders. The Manual comprehensively covers all components and areas of the house and lists specific conditions common to new homes, the recommended guidelines of performance, the homeowner's responsibility, and the builder's responsibility. The Manual also includes sections on home maintenance and the "10 Most Common Mistakes made by New Homeowners". Who should buy the California Building Performance Guidelines? Any person who owns a home that was built in the past 10 years who is interested in practical maintenance tips to preserve the value of their homes. This includes persons who own townhouses and condominiums for the Manual is written for homeowner associations as well. Visit www.housefixit.com to view our complete collection of home maintenance books.

06/23/2016

Homeowners Education Association is pleased to announce the Second National Edition of The Home Book!

The Second Edition includes additional information covering the installation of solar panels, storm water regulation, low VOC finishes, damaged roofing conditions, and much more!

Read more about the Second Edition at www.HouseFixIt.com

01/22/2016

Happy Celebration of Life Day from Handy Hammer & Lil' Handy! Be sure to celebrate January 22nd with your little ones.

11/11/2015

Winter time is here! Visit our website www.HouseFixIt.com to receive a 20% off discount on all home maintenance publications.

Use promo code: RADIO

10/19/2015

Winterizing Your Home Tip #1: Gutters should be cleaned right after the fall leaf drop is complete in order to keep gutters draining freely so they don't pass water into the eave of the roof.

Learn more winterizing your home tips at www.HouseFixIt.com

09/17/2015

Fix It Tip #432: Grind ice in your garbage disposal in order to clean and sharpen the blades.

Learn more tips at http://bit.ly/1gpuB69

09/09/2015

Green Tip #82: Adding additional insulation to your attic is the #1 solution to high energy bills. Learn more helpful tips by reading The Home Book.

Read more at http://housefixit.com/our-books/the-home-book

09/02/2015

Need a home maintenance checklist to help you keep track of your tasks at home? Frequency and details are also included.

Learn more by checking out the recent review by The Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/review/new-book-helps-you-to-maintain-your-home

Owning a home is comforting but it is also a huge responsibility.

08/25/2015

"Broken into nine chapters, you get a good feel for the maintenance tasks necessary to keep a home in good running order." -Java John Z

Click below to hear more about The National Home Maintenance Manual from Java John Z:

08/24/2015

Check out the most recent article in The Columbus Dispatch discussing The National Home Maintenance Manual. Learn the most common mistakes homeowners can make to their house!

Interested in purchasing one of Homeowner Education Association's building industry publications?
Feel free to visit our website at www.HouseFixIt.com

David MacLellan lives in sunny California, but his most important advice to homeowners will resonate with central Ohioans this summer. The advice: Keep water out of the house.

07/02/2015

Happy 4th of July from Handy Hammer!!

06/25/2015

Maintenance Tip:

Bathroom and laundry fans should never be disconnected! Failure to use the vent fans can result in water v***r getting into the drywall, electrical outlets and framing members. Over time, mold, mildew and fungi may grow in these areas.

06/15/2015

Maintenance Tip:

Do not use your attic as storage! Storing heavy items in your attic can cause major damage. They are not built to store holiday decorations and old year books. Save yourself some expensive repairs and call Public Storage!

Learn more tips at http://housefixit.com/

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