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| Author | : Henry Wiencek |
| Publisher | : Stewart, Tabori, & Chang |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 1991 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : |
From an unrestored masterpiece such as the Aiken-Rhett House in Charleston, South Carolina, to a farmhouse in upstate New York, inhabited only by a bird nesting in the bathroom sink, Old Houses profiles 20 houses whose peeling paint, faded fabrics, and antique furniture impart a surprising elegance and beauty. An unusual volume, this book will appeal to historians, restoration specialists, and style-conscious homeowners lookingfor new ideas form examples of the past. Over 250 full-color photographs.
| Author | : Alan Dan Orme |
| Publisher | : Random House Value Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 182 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 9780517101056 |
Practical advice on roofs, walls, masonry, glazing, insulation, plumbing, doors, stairs, floors, exteriors, and more.
| Author | : Frank Shirley |
| Publisher | : Taunton |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9781561588855 |
Provides advice for adding additions to older homes, considering balance, transition, public versus private space, and materials; and including photographs, floor plans, and illustrations.
| Author | : Bevis Claxton |
| Publisher | : Crowood Press (UK) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Dwellings |
| ISBN | : 9781847970350 |
Starting at the top with chimneys & roofs, & working down through the building, the author examines external walls, rainwater disposal, doors & windows, internal walls, floors & ceilings, building services, damp problems & the important of 'breathability' & ventilation.
| Author | : Sherry Butcher-Younghans |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 282 |
| Release | : 1996-02-08 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0195355504 |
Historic house museums can be found in nearly every city in the United States and Canada. These are the homes of the earliest settlers, statesmen, frontiersmen, great writers, artists, architects, and industrial magnates. These are the places, carefully saved and preserved, that represent a cultural heritage. Despite their popularity, it is not uncommon to find museums that are in poor repair, their collections neglected and their staffs grossly overworked. Many are run by well-meaning and hard-working volunteers who have little or no professional training. Often they survive on shoestring budgets and are able to present only limited programs. Serving both as a hands-on guide and reference, this book examines these problems, offering practical advice and solutions which can be easily implemented. Its useful "lessons" include governance, where to find help, care of collections, conservation, security, and interpretation--all designed to increase the professionalism of the historic house museum.
| Author | : Scott T Hanson |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 721 |
| Release | : 2023-06-01 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1684751578 |
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.
| Author | : Christopher Evers |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 243 |
| Release | : 2013-04-10 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 162636222X |
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.
| Author | : Sarah Graves |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Total Pages | : 275 |
| Release | : 2014-11-20 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1444793101 |
Once upon a time, Jacobia "Jake" Tiptree was a hotshot money manager to Manhattan's rich and dreadful - until she left city life behind for a centuries-old fixer-upper in the quaint seaside town of Eastport, Maine. But even this tiny haven has its hazards - and they can be astonishingly deadly... What would you do if a long-buried book was unearthed from beneath your 1823 fixer-upper a book containing your name written in blood? That's the mystery Jake faces in the midst of her latest old-house renovations. But it's only the first in a town better known for its scenic views and historic homes than its body count. Now Jake is putting aside her hammer and fixing to find someone who's got the blueprint for a perfect murder.
| Author | : Sherry Petersik |
| Publisher | : Artisan |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2015-07-14 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 1579656765 |
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.
| Author | : Ian Evans |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 1988 |
| Genre | : Architecture, Domestic |
| ISBN | : |
