The Low-Maintenance House

Logsdon's approach is to discuss the maintenance qualities of the many materials used in building a house, the grasses and plants used in landscaping, and even the furnishings. For example, wood siding may require painting often while brick doesn't; thus brick is lower-maintenance although usually more expensive. If a material requires special installation or treatment, the technique is briefly described. Comparative prices (as of 1986) are given for most materials and especially for unique and new-to-the-market items. The low-maintenance approach, division by topic (foundations, roofing, doors, floor-coverings, lawns, etc.) , 70 illustrations, and informal style will make this title appeal to those building, remodeling, or just "fixing." W. T. Johnston, formerly with Coastal Plain Regional Lib., Tifton, Ga.Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.