Fifteen highlights covered with this book to maintain and repair your home: (1) what to do before buying a home; (2) how can you yourself inspect the prospective residence–both new and previously owned; (3) troubleshooting the electrical; (4) liability, i.e., construction defects; (5) handling disputes with the builder; (6) top litigated construction defects; (7) industry standards; (8) mold; (9) radon gas; (10) emergency procedures; (11) termites and pests; (12) home safety and environmental issues; (13) basic construction terminology; (14) basic construction procedures; (15) new home punch list, and much, much more.