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Title: Wayyyyyy too simple
Review: I do NOT recommend this book to anyone, regardless of your skill level. What I was hoping for was a legit pocket guide to aide in my inspections. I am just an everyday homeowner, and have basic understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. This book may serve somebody as an introduction to home inspections if you have absolutely no idea what goes into a house. If you are in this category, it may help you understand what a home inspector is doing. It does not help at all in completing your own preliminary inspection. To be clear, I was NOT expecting this book to teach me how to inspect a home; I was expecting it to provide a convenient reference during an inspection. I would recommend The Home Inspection Book: A Guide for Professionals by Marcia Darvin Spada, but it may be too detailed. At least it has a checklist. However, don't buy the Pocket Idiot's Guide - the first crappy Idiot's Guide I've ever bought.
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