Restoring Your Historic House The Comprehensive Guide For Homeowners

Author : Scott T Hanson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781684751570

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Restoring Your Historic House by Scott T Hanson Pdf

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 : Heritage Preservation
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UVA:X004247731

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Caring for Your Historic House by Heritage Preservation Pdf

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.

Author : Ingrid Abramovitch
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-22
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1579653502

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Restoring a House in the City by Ingrid Abramovitch Pdf

How to turn an old home into a jewel on the block. What do a fashion mogul, a Williams-Sonoma executive, a museum curator, and a design-savvy actress have in common? Good taste, of course, but more than that: a shared passion to "bring back," to carefully restore and artfully embellish, their houses. They are among the twenty-one real-life renovations featured in this essential resource—from stately town houses to brownstone fixer-uppers—to give the true experience of creating an urban oasis on any street. Whether hunting for rare chandeliers, salvaging floorboards for new tabletops, or removing walls to let more light in, all the nuts and bolts of restoration are here. In Boston, a young family's renovation takes three years and includes every modern amenity (a media room, home gym, elevator), but saves most of the original interiors (window shutters and seats, marble fireplaces). A Baltimore couple—both stars of the graphic design world—must reconcile their cutting-edge tastes with their traditional surrounds. From furniture and color to rooftops and terraces, Restoring a House in the City offers a treasury of inspiration and ideas, as well as a lavish illustrated tour of some of the best done renovations in the business.

Author : Frank Shirley
Publisher : Taunton Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781561588855

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New Rooms for Old Houses by Frank Shirley Pdf

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 : Jeanne Lawson
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781601382429

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The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes by Jeanne Lawson Pdf

Old homes come with a character unmatched by recently built houses on the market The craftsmanship is often more distinct, the architectural elements more refined, the wood floors and trims more detailed, and the structure more solid and settled. A certain amount of renovation must be done to the older homes, and remodelling your home can make it come alive, fix its flaws, enhance its interior, and even make it more eco-friendly. However, renovating can be time consuming, expensive, and nerve-racking, leaving the homeowner in a dust whirl-wind with everything that needs to be done. This guide helps you to overcome these challenges bringing you home-owner bliss. To begin, you will learn how to estimate and stick to your renovation budget, as well as some key cost-cutting techniques to help you come in under budget. You will learn what building codes to follow before your begin your project, as well as the projects you can do on your own and what you might need professional assistance on. This book takes you through the complete remodelling process from the bottom up, beginning with the foundation. The book also presents ideas for renovating your family room, bedrooms, attic, basement, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as a variety of floor plans to follow if you need some help getting started. You will learn how to select and install cabinets and counter tops, as well as how to fully update sinks, taps, appliances, baths, showers and toilets. You will also learn how to overcome the challenges associated with water, electricity, asbestos, tanks and wells, and cesspools. There are step-by-step instructions for some of the most common projects, including installing drywall, upgrading windows and doors, and installing flooring. There is a section on exterior renovations, which contains information on skylights, garage doors, sunrooms, decks, and pools. Whether you are attempting your first project or are a seasoned professional, this is an indispensable companion for any homeowner with a project or two in mind.

Author : Christopher Evers
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-10
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781626362222

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The Old-House Doctor by Christopher Evers Pdf

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 : George Nash
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 1561583251

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Renovating Old Houses by George Nash Pdf

1. Dwelling, Remodeling 2. Dwellings - Maintenance and repair.

Author : Lawrence Dworin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1572180293

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Renovating & Restyling Vintage Homes by Lawrence Dworin Pdf

Homeowners can learn how to identify and economically add improvements to older homes without getting bogged down in never-ending repairs. This comprehensive guide teaches readers how to fix roofs, doors, windows, structural problems, plumbing and bathrooms for the least amount of money and the greatest reward.

Author : Bob Vila,Jane Davison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 0316177040

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This Old House by Bob Vila,Jane Davison Pdf

Restoring, Rehabilitating and renovating older homes.

Author : Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0711232784

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Old House Eco Handbook by Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr Pdf

Old House Eco Handbook is a companion volume to the authors' highly successful Old House Handbook, published in association with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). It seeks to answer the questions homeowners and others are asking about how to make old houses - medieval and timberframed, Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian terraces - energy-efficient and sustainable. The refurbishment or 'retrofitting' of old houses to meet new requirements into the future is now high on the Government's agenda. Old houses are, by their nature, a sustainable asset: their refurbishment is becoming a priority as attempts are made to address millions of energy-sapping, poorly insulated and far from airtight homes.

Author : Elizabeth Finkelstein,Ethan Finkelstein
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780593578773

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Cheap Old Houses by Elizabeth Finkelstein,Ethan Finkelstein Pdf

From the founders of the HGTV show and Instagram Cheap Old Houses comes a stunning collection of beautiful, affordable homes and inspiration for buying and restoring an historic house. Welcome to the magical world of Cheap Old Houses, where the new American dream comes with zero mortgage and an affordable lifestyle fit for a storybook. Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein have scoured the country to find homes in desperate need of saving—including a $45,000 Victorian in Mississippi, a $25,000 mansion in Indiana, an $82,000 recreational camp in Maine, and more. Cheap Old Houses features the stories of how these homes were acquired and lovingly restored. Within these pages, you’ll discover sprawling Victorian mansions, Italianate-style farmhouses, off-the-beaten-path cabins, and even old churches turned into residences. You’ll meet a couple who camped out on their back porch while they made their 6,000-square foot manor livable, and homeowners who found a free bungalow and moved it seventy miles to their property. Additionally, Elizabeth, a historical preservationist, gives information on the details to preserve in historic houses, from pocket doors that might be hiding in the walls to badly cracked plaster walls that are worth repairing and butler’s pantries that are once again more desirable for storing dishes and small appliances. With hundreds of beautiful photographs capturing these homes in all their glory, you’ll be inspired to find “the one”—a fixer upper to rescue that will rescue you right back.

Author : Henry Lionel Williams,Ottalie Kroeber Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Architecture
ISBN : CORNELL:31924055007433

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Old American Houses by Henry Lionel Williams,Ottalie Kroeber Williams Pdf

Author : Robin Guild,Vernon Gibberd
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : UOM:39015031201885

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The Victorian House Book by Robin Guild,Vernon Gibberd Pdf

This guide combines historical information with design ideas and advice on how to decorate, renovate and maintain a vintage home.

Author : Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780711239777

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Old House Eco Handbook by Roger Hunt,Marianne Suhr Pdf

How should we go about making old houses energy efficient without devaluing future sustainability or the appeal and character of old homes by the use of inappropriate solutions? This practical and essential guide to retrofitting for energy efficiency seeks to provide answers to this and other the questions homeowners of old houses are asking. Whether your house is medieval and timber-framed or a Georgian, Victorian or Edwardian terrace, it can be made more energy efficient and sustainable, and this practical and comprehensive handbook will show you how. Revised and updated throughout, and with a foreword by Kevin McLoud, Old House Eco Handbook includes chapters on the building envelope; roofs and ceilings; windows and doors; walls; floors; paints; energy, airandwater; plus a brand newchapter on retrofit materials. In association with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, this is a must have for owners of old houses looking to make their homes more energy efficient and sustainable. Chapters Include: 1. Old houses can be green 2. Old house to eco house 3. The building envelope 4. Retrofit materials 5. Roofs and ceilings 6. Windows and doors 7. Walls 8. Floors 9. Paints 10. Energy, air and water 11. Old house for the future

Author : Wendell D. Garrett
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015029169110

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Classic America by Wendell D. Garrett Pdf

Study of the architecture and interiors of American Federal style houses