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06/23/2016

Homeowners Education Association is pleased to announce the Second National Edition of The Home Book!

The Second Edition includes additional information covering the installation of solar panels, storm water regulation, low VOC finishes, damaged roofing conditions, and much more!

Read more about the Second Edition at www.HouseFixIt.com

01/22/2016

Happy Celebration of Life Day from Handy Hammer & Lil' Handy! Be sure to celebrate January 22nd with your little ones.

11/11/2015

Winter time is here! Visit our website www.HouseFixIt.com to receive a 20% off discount on all home maintenance publications.

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10/19/2015

Winterizing Your Home Tip #1: Gutters should be cleaned right after the fall leaf drop is complete in order to keep gutters draining freely so they don't pass water into the eave of the roof.

Learn more winterizing your home tips at www.HouseFixIt.com

09/17/2015

Fix It Tip #432: Grind ice in your garbage disposal in order to clean and sharpen the blades.

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09/09/2015

Green Tip #82: Adding additional insulation to your attic is the #1 solution to high energy bills. Learn more helpful tips by reading The Home Book.

Read more at http://housefixit.com/our-books/the-home-book

09/02/2015

Need a home maintenance checklist to help you keep track of your tasks at home? Frequency and details are also included.

Learn more by checking out the recent review by The Examiner:

http://www.examiner.com/review/new-book-helps-you-to-maintain-your-home

Owning a home is comforting but it is also a huge responsibility.

08/25/2015

"Broken into nine chapters, you get a good feel for the maintenance tasks necessary to keep a home in good running order." -Java John Z

Click below to hear more about The National Home Maintenance Manual from Java John Z:

08/24/2015

Check out the most recent article in The Columbus Dispatch discussing The National Home Maintenance Manual. Learn the most common mistakes homeowners can make to their house!

Interested in purchasing one of Homeowner Education Association's building industry publications?
Feel free to visit our website at www.HouseFixIt.com

David MacLellan lives in sunny California, but his most important advice to homeowners will resonate with central Ohioans this summer. The advice: Keep water out of the house.

07/02/2015

Happy 4th of July from Handy Hammer!!

06/25/2015

Maintenance Tip:

Bathroom and laundry fans should never be disconnected! Failure to use the vent fans can result in water v***r getting into the drywall, electrical outlets and framing members. Over time, mold, mildew and fungi may grow in these areas.

06/15/2015

Maintenance Tip:

Do not use your attic as storage! Storing heavy items in your attic can cause major damage. They are not built to store holiday decorations and old year books. Save yourself some expensive repairs and call Public Storage!

Learn more tips at http://housefixit.com/

06/08/2015

House Fix It offers the Code Check series! Here's a convenient, quick-reference guide to current electrical and building code, designed for on-site use. All collected in a user-friendly flip chart with durable spiral binding and laminated pages.

These books are important tools for electricians, homeowners, designers and inspectors.

http://housefixit.com/store/code-check-series/code-check-electrical

CCELE SKU: 978-1-60085-012-7 Code Check Electrical an Illustrated Guide to Wiring a Safe House by Redwood Kardon, Douglas Hansen and Paddy Morrissey Here's a convenient, quick-reference guide to current electrical code, designed for on-site use.

06/03/2015

Green Tip: Effective 2011, all newly built houses are required to have water saving fixtures installed in all laundry rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. There fixtures use around 20% less water. Do your part and replace your old fixtures with Water-Efficient Appliances and Fixtures. Learn more green tips from the Green Home Maintenance Supplement http://housefixit.com/the-green-home-maintenance-supplement/books/publication/the-green-home-maintenance-supplement

OVER 60,000 COPIES SOLD! The Green Home Maintenance Supplement is the companion guide to the 2011 California Building Performance Guidelines for Residential Construction and the National Home Maintenance Manual, 8th Edition. The supplement

06/02/2015

Check out the Building Standards Institute's most current newsletter! Builder and HOA relations and code changes are a few topics included. http://eepurl.com/bo92LD

Check out the most recent newsletter from Building Standards Institute!

05/28/2015

Buying a new home this year? Planning on calling your Contractor to remodel your '70s styled bathroom? Maybe purchasing that Condo in Hawaii you've been eyeing?

You're going to need a maintenance manual in order to keep it in tip top shape! Visit https://www.housefixit.com/ to learn more!

OVER 60,000 COPIES SOLD! Homeowners Education Association (HEA), is pleased to offer our latest publication, The National Home Maintenance Manual, for purchase.? Distributed by HEA, The National Manual is the first book every homeowner should buy

05/27/2015

Green Tip: Bamboo flooring has become a popular "green" product because it is easily renewable and sustainable. Unlike hardwood floors which take decades to replenish, bamboo is replenished quickly after being harvested. And it looks mighty fine in your newly remodeled kitchen!

05/21/2015

Visit The National Home Maintenance Manual at The American Library Association Annual Conference on June 25-30 in San Francisco at the Moscone Center. http://bit.ly/1INT1m8

05/13/2015

Three home maintenance publications for the price of one! Check out http://housefixit.com/ to preview the Triple Play promotional deal. Maintenance is the key to establishing a stress-free lifestyle while keeping your home’s value.

05/08/2015

Attention all homeowners and builders! The National Home Maintenance Manual 2015 Edition has arrived.

From foundations to roofs, every aspect of home maintenance is covered in this manual. Additional resources provided include:

* Ten most common mistakes made by homeowners
* Specific homeowner actions that damage a home
* Maintenance calendar schedule
* Seasonal maintenance advice
* Tips for making your home “greener”
* Glossary of all terms explained in a simple manner

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The Home Book is a valuable, unique reference for every homeowner, builder, contractor, inspector, real estate agent, and property management company. National in scope, it accomplishes what no other homeowner book does - compiling every possible maintena

05/08/2015

Homeowners Education is proud to announce the newest edition of The National Home Maintenance Manual!

All homeowners need a comprehensive list that informs them on how and when to repair their home. All information is up to date, accurate and national in scope. Read more about our 2015 edition at: http://bit.ly/1ESznPW

04/30/2015

Green tip: Converting your incandescent bulbs to LED or florescent bulbs saves energy, lasts longer and keeps the room cooler. Go green!

04/20/2015

Maintenance Tip: Dual flush toilets help save water! A leaking toilet can waste 1,000 gallons of water a month. All homeowners, especially those living in California should look into purchasing a dual flush toilet. Learn more tips on how to save water and make your home greener at: http://bitly.com/17kiZwS

04/17/2015

Houses should be painted every 5 to 6 years. Extend the life of your paint job by using premium paint and also maintaining the vulnerable areas, such as the wood trim, in between paint jobs.

Check out the recommended home maintenance supplement to learn more tips:

http://housefixit.com/images/stories/pdfs/Home-Maintenance-Supplement-9-16-14.pdf

04/13/2015

The Home Book covers multiple home maintenance guidelines such as:

-Roofs & gutters
-Walls & molding
-Floors & ceilings
-Decks & patios
-Cabinets & appliances
-Driveways & walkways

Find out more at: http://housefixit.com/store/the-home-book/the-home-book

A valuable, unique reference for every homeowner, builder, contractor, inspector, real estate agent, and property management company. National in scope, it accomplishes what no other homeowner book does - compiling every possible maintenance

04/06/2015

Did you know turning off the water while brushing your teeth can save 100 gallons per month? With CA beginning it's 4th year of drought, Californians need to conserve water. The Sierra Nevada snow pack is at record breaking lows. Start conserving water CA! Learn more: http://ca.gov/drought/

State of California, Governor Brown, Drought Portal

03/30/2015

Prepping your yard for spring time? Make sure your sprinkler heads do not spray directly onto masonry, wood fencing, metal or your home. Drip irrigation on the foundation perimeter is suggested by some landscaping professionals.

03/13/2015

Most common mistake made by homeowners #6:
Walking on the roof.

Not only can you fall and injure yourself by walking on the roof, but you can cause serious damage to the roof covering. Scuffing or breaking the roof covering can cause leaks!

Also, most residential warranties do not include damage that resulted from an unauthorized person walking on the roof. Cleaning gutters? Stick with the ladder!