Caring for Your Old House

Caring for Your Old House
Author: Judith L. Kitchen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1991-04
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780471143710

Gives advice to old-house owners on rehabilitation and restoration.

Caring for Your Historic House

Caring for Your Historic House
Author: Heritage Preservation
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 264
Release: 1998-10
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

A house is considered historic if it is typical of its period, usually more that 50 years old, and significant in either design, materials, workmanship, setting, and/or association. This work provides advice on the ongoing care and maintenance of such properties, and in the preservation of the qualities which make such homes unique.

Old House Handbook

Old House Handbook
Author: Roger Hunt
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2023-10-24
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0711281483

This fully revised and updated book is the authoritative guide on how to look after your old house – whether it is a timber-framed medieval cottage, an eighteenth-century town house or a Victorian or Edwardian terrace. Written in association with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, the authors’ approach is one of respect, restraint and repair rather than ‘restoration’, which can so easily and permanently destroy the special qualities of an old building. From the foundations to the roof, from the need for modern services to traditional paintwork and finishes, from windows and doors to breathability and damp in walls and floors, this handbook provides informed practical guidance. It is essential reading on maintenance and repair for all those with an old house.

Creating a New Old House

Creating a New Old House
Author: Russell Versaci
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781561587926

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.

Old House Care and Repair

Old House Care and Repair
Author: Janet Collings
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317704991

Owners of old houses are often baffled by the confusing advice they receive from their builders, architects or surveyors who may be more familiar with repairing modern buildings than dealing with the issues associated with traditional houses. Old houses generally require a different approach, one, for instance, which takes account of their need to 'breathe'. Modern solutions do not always recognise that need. This book will help owners, builders and all construction professionals make the decisions that are right for old buildings. It illustrates the long term benefits of using more traditional solutions on older houses rather than modern materials like cement based mortars, sealants or impervious paints. It offers practical guidance on: How to get the right professional advice; Legal requirements for listed buildings; Problems with damp and rot; Use of lime mortars, plasters and renders; Why old buildings need to breathe; Planning applications; and, Trees, outbuildings and gardens.

Martha Stewart's New Old House

Martha Stewart's New Old House
Author: Martha Stewart
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1992
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

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.

Renovating Old Houses

Renovating Old Houses
Author: George Nash
Publisher: Taunton
Total Pages: 343
Release: 1996
Genre: Dwellings
ISBN: 9781561581283

"Plain talk for restorers, from soup to nuts (and bolts). Here's thorough, practical advice that's sensitive to both history and budget".--The Old House Journal.

Young House Love

Young House Love
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.

The Old-House Doctor

The Old-House Doctor
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.

This Old House Essential Home Repair

This Old House Essential Home Repair
Author: This Old House Books
Publisher: This Old House
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1999
Genre: Dwellings
ISBN: 9780966675337

A house is the single largest investment most adults will ever make. However, a house neglected will rot, leak and frustrate the owner. Let Norm Abram, Tom Silva and the experts at This Old House show you how to correctly maintain your home (and Investment) throughout the year in this functional season-by-season guide to home repair.