Section Chapters Part I—Before You Move Chapter 1—First Things First Chapter 2—Get Functional Chapter 3—Moving In, Settling Down Chapter 4—Visit Your Town Offices Chapter 5—Safety and Sanity Chapter 6—Beat Catastrophe, Insure It Part II—Know Your House Chapter 7—Water Works Chapter 8—Staying Warm, Staying Cool Chapter 9—Electrical Systems Part III—Those Inevitable Repairs Chapter 10—Preparing for Repairs Chapter 11—Seasonal To-Do List Chapter 12—Yearly Check-up Chapter 13—Dealing with Pesky Things Part IV—Emergencies—911 and Beyond Chapter 14—Get Out Alive! Chapter 15—First Aid and Emergency Kits Chapter 16—Suddenly on Your Own Chapter 17—Beyond the Deadbolt Part V—Join Your Community Chapter 18—Schools Chapter 19—Part of a Community Chapter 20—Part of a Neighborhood Part VI—Growing Your Home Chapter 21—Planning is Everything Chapter 22—Finding a Contractor