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Index
Preface
Dull But Important Safety Notice
Introduction to Maintenance
An Expensive Example
What Needs Maintaining?
Oh, But I Don't Know Anything About Maintenance!
The Five Absolute Basics of Maintenance
Cleaning
Regular Cleaning is More Effective (and easier)
Using Chemicals
Lubricants
Common Lubricants
WD40
Light Machine Oil
Engine Oil
Copper Grease
Grease (Lithium Usually)
Dry Lubricants
Specialist Lubricant
Degreaser
Making Timely Adjustments
Loose Stuff
Stuff That’s Too Tight
Replacing Service Parts
Typical Service Items
Maintaining Different Materials
Proper Preparation Before Replacing Finishes
Timber Maintenance
Masonry Maintenance
Plaster Maintenance
Roof Maintenance
Pipe Maintenance
Metal Maintenance
Rust as a Finish
Plastic Maintenance
Rubber Maintenance
Fabric Maintenance
Maintenance Schedules
Unscheduled Maintenance
Vehicle Maintenance
Home Maintenance 101 Checklist
Don’t Put off the Inevitable
The Big Outdoors
Hard Standing Areas
Drains
Main Structure
Masonry/Walls/Brick/Block/Stone
Vegetation
Rendered and Painted Finishes
Doors and Windows
Roofline
Gutters and Downpipes
Fascia, Soffits, Verges and Barge Boards
Verges
Roof
Valleys
Chimney
TV Equipment
Indoors
Basements
Flooring
Walls
Ceilings
Windows
Doors
Kitchen and or Utility Areas
Cabinets/Doors
Kitchen Sink
Cooker Hood/Extract
Refrigerator
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryers
Bathroom
Damp
Silicone Sealant
Mould
Extract Fans
Plumbing
Taps and Faucets
Water Traps (in general)
Waste Pipes
Boilers/Heaters/Air Conditioning/etc
Overflows
External Taps and Pipes.
Electrical system
Safety Trip Switch
Switches and Power Outlets
Appliances
Loft or Attic
Water Leaks
Insulation
Water Tanks
Ventilation
Fan Ducting
Unwanted Creatures
Woodworm
Bees and Wasps
Rodents
Bats
Epilogue
Getting in Touch
Contact Details
Companion Website
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