Although there are other books about renovating old houses, this is the first that prioritizes the identification and preservation of the historic, character-de

Provides guidance to historic building owners and building managers, preservation consultants, architects, contractors, and project reviewers prior to treatment

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

How to accommodate contemporary life in a historic house. This book does not repeat basic information that is readily available in many standard DIY books about