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Renovating Old Houses (For Pros By Pros) (Paperback)

by George Nash (Author) "I remember quite well that leaden April morning, the front end of our ancient van clanking in protest as we climbed the steep washboard road..." (more)

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Taunton Press Inc; illustrated edition edition (Jan 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1561583251
ISBN-13: 978-1561583256
Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 20.1 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 489,978 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Offers information on replacing foundations; rebuilding windows; installing roofing and siding; repairing plaster; and upgrading wiring, plumbing, and heating systems.

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I remember quite well that leaden April morning, the front end of our ancient van clanking in protest as we climbed the steep washboard road through the forest, where stale snow still clung to the dark places, climbed to where the woods shrank back from the dull, matted fields to reveal the ridges rolling away to the mountains at the end of the valley, like some moldering purple blanket that had lain out by the garden all winter. Read the first page

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1.0 out of 5 stars Beware!, 3 Feb 2003

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If you live in the U.S., in a timber-framed, shingle-roofed house this book will be useful to you.

For British readers, I'd say there is nothing of use here. All of the plumbing and electrical sections are irrelevant to the UK, and I couldn't find anything relevant for traditional houses made of stone or brick. An added complication is that all the terminology if different too (do you know what a 'stoop roof' is?)

Lastly, note that the 'renovating' part of the title is correct - it's less about restoring than making new.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Somewhere to start., 4 Jan 1998

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From the moment you open the cover, you are reassured of your decision to buy this book. It offers an overview of many options of renovations. From Basement Casement walls, to roof-top peeks, this book supplies you with the information to base your projects on. Before YOU start a renovation project, or are just in need of ideas to creating additional living space in YOUR old house, get this book. You will not regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best house renovation book I have ever read, 24 Sep 1998

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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.

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