"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

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 eighte

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

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

Homeowners can learn how to identify and economically add improvements to older homes without getting bogged down in never-ending repairs. This comprehensive gu