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Click to enlargeNew Life for Old Houses: A Guide to Restoration and Repair

George Stephen
Our Price$11.95New!(Table of Contents)
Availability: In Stock
Format: Book
ISBN: 0486423204
Page Count: 272
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Practical, easy-to-understand introduction to good design and rehabilitation explains everything from selecting an architect and choosing appropriate materials to restoring interiors from ceiling to floor. New Preface. Introduction. Glossary of Building Terms. 300 illustrations.

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