This title features 500 questions...and 500 smart solutions! Norman Becker, the engineer who writes the "Popular Mechanics" "Homeowner's Clinic" column, presents an amazing range of must-know information in an accessible question-and-answer format - all taken from real-life situations. Three easy-to-follow sections - Exterior, Interior and Electro-mechanicals - cover all areas of the home environment: shingle moss on the roof, wood-destroying insects in the foundation, stained bricks, gurgling sinks, plus paved areas, landscaping, basement crawl spaces, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, squeaky floors, stuck doors and much more. Every homeowner needs this essential reference!