The Savvy Woman's Guide to Owning a Home Book contents

Section

Chapters

Part I—Before You Move Chapter 1—First Things First
Chapter 2—Get Functional
Chapter 3—Visit Your Town Offices
Chapter 4—Safety and Sanity
Chapter 5—Beat Catastrophe, Insure It
Part II—Know Your House Chapter 6 —Water Works
Chapter 7—Staying Warm, Staying Cool
Chapter 8 —Electrical Systems
Part III—Those Inevitable Repairs

Chapter 9 —Preparing for Repairs
Chapter 10—Seasonal To-Do List
Chapter 11—Yearly Check-up
Chapter 12—Energy Efficiency
Chapter 13—Going Green, Going Healthy
Chapter 14—Dealing with Pesky Things

Part IV—Emergencies—911 and Beyond Chapter 15—Get Out Alive!
Chapter 16—First Aid and Emergency Kits
Chapter 17—Suddenly on Your Own
Chapter 18—Beyond the Deadbolt
Part V—Join Your Community Chapter 19—Schools
Chapter 20 —Part of a Community
Chapter 21—Part of a Neighborhood
Part VI—Growing Your Home Chapter 22—Planning is Everything
Chapter 23—Finding a Contractor