Chapter 6 Water
Works
Potable
water
City Water
Turn it off, turn it on
Wells and Springs
Tracing the lines
Turning it on, Turning it off
Septic Systems
What type is it?
Does it comply with current design codes?
When was it last pumped?
Where is it?
Plumbing
What type?
Is it in Code?
Is it safe?
Insulate pipes to protect from freezing
Water Heaters
Gas
Electric
Tankless
Off-the-boiler
Cleaning and Maintenance
Leasing or Buying
Do It List
Chapter 7Staying
Warm, Staying Cool
Warm
and Cozy Systems
FurnacesHot Air Systems
Boilers
Radiant Heat
Steam
Propane Heating
Electric Heating
Woodstoves
Heat Pumps
Saving Money
Keeping Cool and Calm
What kind is it?
How does it work?
Who maintains it
Other Cool Ways to Save
Add ceiling fans
Shades
Trees
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Chapter 8 Electrical
Systems
The
Circuit Breaker Box
Label your breaker switches
Fuse Boxes
What to Look For
Following the Lines
Ground Wire
Oops!
Age and Code
Can You Or Can You Not DIY
Fixing It Yourself
Exposed appliance wires
Lamp sockets
To change a lamp socket
Rewiring a lamp
Fluorescent Ballast
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