Creating a New Old House

Creating a New Old House

Author: Russell Versaci

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561587926

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Through hundreds of inspiring photos and engaging text, the author describes what gives traditional homes their enduring appeal, and illustrates the creative work of builders who are forging the movement toward building new homes that capture old-home sensibility.


Selecting and Renovating an Old House

Selecting and Renovating an Old House

Author: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-09-14

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 048615629X

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Clearly written manual tells how to appraise an older home, develop plans for remodeling the kitchen, add a bath, replace floors, roof, windows, doors, interior walls, kitchen cabinets, more.


This Old House

This Old House

Author: Bob Vila

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780316177047

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Restoring, Rehabilitating and renovating older homes.


Young House Love

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.


Martha Stewart's New Old House

Martha Stewart's New Old House

Author: Martha Stewart

Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Martha Stewart guides homeowners step-by-step through every phase of the biggest, costliest, most demanding project many people will ever undertake--the renovation of an entire house. This is a virtual encyclopedia of essential information delivered with Martha Stewart's personal flair.Full-color photographs.


Restoring Your Historic House

Restoring Your Historic House

Author: Scott T Hanson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-06-01

Total Pages: 721

ISBN-13: 1684751578

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Although there are other books about renovating old houses, this is the first that prioritizes the identification and preservation of the historic, character-defining features of a house as a starting point in the process. That is the purpose of this book: to describe and illustrate a best-practices approach for updating historic homes for modern life in ways that do not attempt to turn an old house into a new one. The book also suggests many ways to save money in the process, without settling for cheap or inappropriate solutions. Scott Hanson is a historic-building preservation professional and has 40 years' experience rehabilitating historic houses. He has illustrated this authoritative book with hundreds of step-by-step photos, illustrations, charts, and decision-making guides. Interspersed throughout are photo essays of 13 restored historic houses representing a range of periods and architectural styles: Italianate, Victorian, Queen Anne, Federal, Colonial, Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, Ranch, Adobe, Craftsman, Shingle, and Rustic. With interior and exterior photography by David Clough, these multi-page features show what can be achieved when a historic home is renovated with a desire to preserve or restore as much historic character as possible.


New Rooms for Old Houses

New Rooms for Old Houses

Author: Frank Shirley

Publisher: Taunton

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781561588855

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Provides advice for adding additions to older homes, considering balance, transition, public versus private space, and materials; and including photographs, floor plans, and illustrations.


The Old-House Doctor

The Old-House Doctor

Author: Christopher Evers

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 162636222X

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Old houses are charming, but owning one can be a labor of love. Expert carpenter and house "doctor" Christopher Evers equates old homes with ailing patients, describing how you can successfully "treat" your old house and make it good as new. With over 300 clear, line illustrations, Evers provides a practical guide to repairing, renovating, and preserving your old house--basement to attic--so you can enjoy it for years to come. Evers gives detailed instructions on the "anatomy" of old homes as well as how to fix a variety of problems, including: Repairing old plumbing fixtures Replacing shingles on the roof Straightening the house’s frame Rewiring old electrical systems Removing old wallpaper Protecting against termites and other harmful pests Adding insulation for better energy efficiency Fixing old eaves Reinstalling windows and doors And more! A classic in old-home repair, The Old-House Doctor is an invaluable, and timeless, guide for keeping your old home in tip-top shape, while meeting your modern needs.