A Carpenter's Advice on Buying a Home Author:Greg Evans A Carpenters Advice on Buying a Home is a brief, concise, practical manual on how to choose quality when purchasing a home. Whether considering a modest rambler or something more elaborate, this quick read will enable the prospective home buyer to recognize key features that distinguish a low maintenance, comfortable living home from one that w... more »ill involve on-going repairs and headaches (saving thousands of dollars). To facilitate the process, a checklist is included to guide the home buyer. The reader will learn what pitfalls can disqualify a home; what's lurking/lacking in newer homes; how to evaluate a homes electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems; what kind of siding and roofing is best, and how to do an easy personal home inspection (saving $$$ by avoiding multiple home inspections) as well as more vital information.« less