1. Information about what causes the problems
2. The "What-to and How-to" of repairs
3. The approximate costs for repair and/or replacement

Other useful information included:

1. Maintenance tips and schedules for systems and components in the home.
2. A weatherizing guide to secure your home from the cold.
3. A detailed reference guide including book listings and websites where more information can be found on a particular problem.
4. Information on questions to ask a potential contractors.
5. A kitchen and bathroom layout guide.
6. Authoritative reference guide for each system in the home.

(*The HomeBook may be published in several different formats with some  items omitted)