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	Restoring Old Houses
	no such product found Restoring Old Houses" is an invaluable guide for old-house enthusiasts -whether you are a present owner, future buyer, architect, or historian. Nigel Hutchins shows you how to analyze the structure, how to research its history, where to find, and how to hire tradespeople, architects and engineers. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Adventures With Old Houses
	no such product found This is the story of one man's quest to breathe life back into some of America's most historically significant dwellings. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Back to Basics: How to Learn and Enjoy Traditional American Skills
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	House Framing
	no such product found Written for those with beginning to intermediate building skills, this book is designed to walk you through the framing basics, from assembling simple partitions to cutting compound angles on dormer rafters. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Restoring Houses of Brick & Stone
	no such product found Restoring Houses of Brick and Stone is the definitive guide to all facets of the frustrating, expensive, and supremely satisfying business of restoring and rehabilitating old stone houses. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Be Your Own Renovation Contractor
	no such product found Written by a construction loan consultant and former homebuilder, this book offers step-by-step instructions on how to manage the project yourself and save up to thousands of dollars. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Renovating and Restyling Older Homes
	no such product found With this book, you'll learn how you can do the best remodeling job for the best price, whether you are a contractor or a homeowner. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	House Framing
	no such product found Improve your framing skills with this comprehensive, novice-to-pro guide. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Restoring Wooden Houses
	no such product found This lavishly illustrated guide is essential reading for anyone contemplating the restoration of a wooden house. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

	Wood-Frame House Construction
	no such product found This highly popular guide presents sound, time-tested principles for wood-frame construction, complete with expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. (full details ...) See full details . . . Buy it now through Amazon

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	Extra! The Houses That Sears Built: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sears Catalog Homes We're publishing excerpts from Rose Thornton's new book on Sears mail-order houses . . . and we're selling the book, too. Buy yours today!

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