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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.