ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 15, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- "You got a manual when you bought your car. Why didn't they give you a manual when you bought your house?" W. M. Norris poses this question and offers a solution with his new book, The Homeowners' Exterior Maintenance Guide (now available through AuthorHouse).
In this concise, easy-to-understand book, Norris teaches how to keep on top of home improvements and how to find knowledgeable, certified contractors. He features many aspects of preventive and restorative home care, such as waterproofing basements and foundations, washing exterior surfaces, removing paint, repairing roofs and siding, and completing brick work.
The Homeowners' Exterior Maintenance Guide features a wide range of other informative topics that can save readers costly repairs and even help prevent health problems. Norris offers solutions for eliminating mold, mildew and mosquitoes. He also introduces the most effective materials and products that work best for almost any repair or cleaning job. For those tasks that may seem overwhelming, Norris lists typical industry prices for various contractors.
A valuable tool for those seeking to be handier around the house, this manual makes a great addition to any homeowner's personal library.
Norris has been in the waterproofing, restoration and maintenance industry for more than 20 years. He spent nine years in a trade union and 19 years as an independent contractor. Additional skills to his credit include cleaning all types of exterior and interior home surfaces. Norris is a certified applicator of sealers, flashings, mastics and coatings. He is also experienced in paint and stain removal from buildings. Norris specializes in preventive maintenance, as well as chimney cleaning and pressure washing houses, decks and patios.
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