Renovating Old Houses (Best of Fine Homebuilding)
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Author: George Nash
Edition: Updated
ISBN: 1561581283
Number of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 1996-02-29
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 1996-02-29
Book Description
"Comprehensive and well illustrated with dozens of photographs. It's a gem." - San Jose Mercury News
Customer Reviews (9 total reviews)
The Real Deal
by Customer A1YOESOJ7V7A9R at July 22nd, 2007
I am working on an old house restoration and from my reading this book has useful and sage advice. It is not a beginners guide and does not waste time explaining tools and materials other than to point you to more complete sources of information. A very useful book for the intermediate woodworker or builder taking on an old house project.
Simply Great
by Customer AFJ0TB3QZ11OU at August 31st, 2006
Fantastic, comprehensive book on old house restoration as well as maintenance. This one book ... (read more)
I bought it for my son, rehabbing an 85-yr-old tudor home....
by Customer AO0KSIGGIFFXC at September 01st, 2005
in Kansas City. He read one chapter and pronounced it a collossal time saver, a validation of ... (read more)
Best All-Around Renovation Book
by Customer A33UR9BI1A9Q0A at August 12th, 2002
If I had to recommend just one book on renovating old houses it would be this one. Like most ... (read more)
Wonderful Reading for the Old House Renovator !
by Customer ASQAD6TRD8TOS at March 28th, 2002
I believe this is the greatest book to read first in any attempt to restore and older home. Most homes relate to the late 1800's, but is revealing even for homes built in the early 1900's. Much detail from foundation to roof on restoring any part of an old cherised home for the do - it -yourselfer.
A must have resource if you're even thinking about the topic
by Customer at November 30th, 2000
Don't touch your old house until you read this book. Its an eye opener about what to do and what ... (read more)
informative resource
by Customer at June 01st, 2000
As an old house enthusiast, I've read a lot of books in the genre... Nash has an engaging writing ... (read more)
Best house renovation book I have ever read
by Customer at September 25th, 1998
Having renovated 3 houses, I am always looking out for good books on the topic. Sadly, many of them are very superficial. This book is the exception. The information and attitude that Mr. Nash puts forth in this book is deep and highly informative. A must read for old house nuts.
Somewhere to start.
by Customer AMS1EYJBSWRTA at January 05th, 1998
From the moment you open the cover, you are reassured of your decision to buy this book. It offers ... (read more)
