Title: The Old-house journal guide to restoration /
Authors: Poore, Patricia.
Publisher: Dutton,
Year: 1992
Subjects: Dwellings Conservation and restoration United States.; Dwellings Remodeling United States
Abstract: Tells how to evaluate a property, buy an old house, and plan a restoration, and covers masonry, plumbing, electrical systems, windows, doors, drywall, floors, and woodwork.
Contents: An approach to old houses -- Evaluating the property -- Buying an old house -- Getting started -- Tools to get you started -- Restoring the exterior -- Sills and foundations -- The roof -- Exterior repairs and painting -- Porches and architectural ironwork -- Exterior masonry -- Restoring the interior -- Plumbing and electrical systems -- Energy -- Wet basements and structural work -- Windows and doors -- Plaster and drywall -- Floors -- Woodwork -- Kitchens and bathrooms -- App. 1. Renovator's library -- App. 2. Sources.