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.
Selecting and Renovating an Old House: A Complete Guide by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Clearly written manual tells how to appraise an older home, develop plans for remodeling the kitchen, add a bath, replace floors, roof, windows, doors, interior walls, kitchen cabinets, more.
Tools and Their Uses by U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel Teaches correct operation of all the basic hand and power tools, fasteners, and measuring devices you are likely to need. 329 illustrations.
Old-Time Farm and Garden Devices and How to Make Them by Rolfe Cobleigh Handy tips for building everything from a cheese press, hog house, and bicycle-powered washing machine to advice on the proper way to split wood, sharpen scissors, and paper a room. 200 black-and-white illustrations.
How to Build Cabins, Lodges and Bungalows by Popular Science Monthly Whether used as a historical or a how-to document, this straightforward manual details the construction process from foundation to roof, including chapters on porches, fireplaces, and furnishings. 72 illustrations.
