{"product_id":"how-your-house-works-paperback-softback-9781394213320","title":"How Your House Works (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394213320","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHow Your House Works\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharlie Wing (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394213320, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 September 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e272 pages\u003cbr\u003e26.9 x 21.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.726 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIX IT. MAINTAIN IT. UNDERSTAND IT. THE LATEST EDITION OF THE BESTSELLING VISUAL GUIDE FOR ALL HOMEOWNERS.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people will never make a more important purchase than a house; properly understanding and maintaining your home can be a fundamental component of a financially sound life. Most homeowners, however, rely on contractors and building engineers to understand the systems that comprise a modern home. There is an urgent need for a guide which makes these essential systems transparent to the general consumer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Your House Works\u003c\/i\u003e provides a working overview of all the basic systems that make up your home, from electrical systems to HVAC to plumbing and beyond. Richly illustrated and with clear, accessible language, this book demystifies the foundations of home ownership and puts you in control of the structures that make your house work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eHow Your House Works\u003c\/i\u003e will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapters on household batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded sections pertaining to smart home technology and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, full-color illustrations by the author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Your House Works\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for any homeowner or prospective buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Note from the Author xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Plumbing 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Supply System 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Waste System 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Vent System 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivate Septic System 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLavatory Pop-up Drain 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlunger-Type Tub Drain 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePop-up Tub Drain 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOlder Gravity Flow Toilet 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater-Saving Toilet 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposting Toilet 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraps \u0026amp; Vents 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBall-Type Faucet 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCartridge-Type Faucet 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisk-Type Faucet 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompression-Type Faucet 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTempering Valve 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTub\/Shower Control 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHose Bibbs 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePitcher (Hand) Pump 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJet Pump 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubmersible Pump 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSump Pump 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePressure Tank 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Water Heater 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Tankless Heater 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Water Heater 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Tankless Heater 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoilerMate™ Water Heater 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat Pump Water Heater 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Softener 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharcoal Cartridge Filter 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTank Filter 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReverse Osmosis Filter 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUV Purifier 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire Sprinkler 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Wiring 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Circuit 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhm’s Law 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Multimeter 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting DC Circuits 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting AC Circuits 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e120 \u0026amp; 240 Vac 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircuit Breakers \u0026amp; Fuses 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eService Drop 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectromechanical Meter 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Meter 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircuit Grounding 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Panels 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceptacle 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGfci 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfci 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequired GFCIs\/AFCIs 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSingle-Pole Switch 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3- \u0026amp; 4-Way Switches 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling Fan\/Light Switch 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimmer Switch 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotion-Activated Switch 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlush-Mount Light Fixture 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging Ceiling Fixture 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor \u0026amp; Table Lamps 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluorescent Lamps 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLED Lamp 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCO Detector 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery Smoke Detector 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWired Smoke Detectors 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Smart Home 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Heating 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Warm Air Furnace 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Hot Water Boiler 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOil Warm Air Furnace 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOil Hot Water Boiler 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOil Burner 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuel Oil Filter 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir-Source Heat Pump 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGround-Source Heat Pump 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMini-Split Heat Pump 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentless Gas Heater 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect-Vent Gas Heater 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect-Vent Gas Fireplace 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePellet Stove 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir-Tight Wood Stove 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraditional Fireplace 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWood Stove in Fireplace 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Baseboard 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydronic Distribution 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarm Air Distribution 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHot Water Radiant Heat 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital Clock Thermostat 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBimetallic Thermostat 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Cooling 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural Ventilation 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeiling Fan 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-House Fan 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow Air Conditioner 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentral Air Conditioner 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat Pump Cooling 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaporative Cooler 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Air Quality 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoisture \u0026amp; Mold 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumidifier 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDehumidifier 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurnace Filter 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic Air Cleaner 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir-to-Air Heat Exchanger 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Appliances 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDishwasher 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFront-Loading Washer 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop-Loading Washer 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Dryer 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Dryer 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectric Range\/Oven 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInduction Stove 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Range\/Oven 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoffee Makers 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrowave Oven 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarbage Disposer 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefrigerator\/Freezer 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcemaker 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrash Compactor 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVacuum Cleaners 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Windows \u0026amp; Doors 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble-Hung Window 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow-E Windows 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDIY Window Insulation 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCylinder Lock 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeadbolt \u0026amp; Keyed Knob 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarage Door Opener 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Foundation \u0026amp; Frame 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFooting 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrainage 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadon Abatement 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlab Foundation 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrawl Space Foundation 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrade Beam Foundation 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFull Foundation 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePier Foundation 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForces on the Frame 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeams in Bending 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFraming Members 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost \u0026amp; Beam Frame 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlank \u0026amp; Beam Frame 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalloon Frame 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatform Frame 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced (OVE) Frame 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The Solar Home 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassive Solar Heating 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar Pool Heater 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolar Water Heater 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotovoltaic Power 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Outdoor Equipment 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4-Cycle Gasoline Engine 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2-Cycle Gasoline Engine 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGasoline Chain Saw 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGasoline Lawn Mower 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGasoline String Trimmer 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGasoline Leaf Blower 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCordless Equipment 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable Backup Power 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLawn Sprinkler System 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePool Pump \u0026amp; Filter 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Batteries 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead-Acid 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlkaline 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLithium-ion 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButton Cells 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Fasteners 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScrews 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBolts 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNuts 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrives and Washers 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Fasteners 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Adhesives 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll About Adhesives 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Adhesive 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D A Home Tool Bag 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGripping \u0026amp; Tightening 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrilling \u0026amp; Cutting 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastening \u0026amp; Smoothing 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u0026amp; Electrical 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Tools 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 249\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"RSMeans","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453474337048,"sku":"9781394213320","price":15.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394213320.jpg?v=1785284900","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/how-your-house-works-paperback-softback-9781394213320","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}