This Old House

Here is complete information on the structure and characteristic detail, restoration, and remodeling of the old American house.

How Old is This House?, by Hugh Howard

Treatise on the dating of houses by style, by building materials, through histories, insurance, and maps.

Old-Building Owner's Manual, by Judith L. Kitchen

This manual is designed to instruct the owner of an old building in a systematic method of making informed decisions about what to do when problems occur.

Martha Stewart's New Old House: restoration, renovation, decoration, landscaping, by Martha Stewart

A step-by-step, photographic guide to the renovation of an entire house provides stylish, informative tips on working with professionals, selecting colors, decorating techniques, and other essentials.

Decorative Art, 1880-1980, by Dan Klein

This book surveys ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, sculpture, metalwork, and objets d’art from 1880-1980.

Victorian Exterior Decoration: how to paint your nineteenth-century American house historically, by Roger W. Moss

Many people who own authentic Victorian houses are at a loss as to what color their home should be painted or even what the original colors were. This resource directs readers step-by-step on how to select and apply historically accurate paint colors that will enhance the beauty and value of their homes. Full-color paintings and photographs.

Goodbye History, Hello Hamburger: an anthology of architectural delights and disasters, by Ada Louise Huxtable

Architecture critic for the New York Times for nearly 20 years, Huxtable writes about architecture and preservation with eloquence and wit.

Renovation and maintenance ideas for the antique house.

This spin-off from the popular TV show focuses on restoration and renovation.

Period Kitchens: a practical guide to period-style decorating, by Judith Miller

An invaluable sourcebook of designs for those who want to create a period-style kitchen.

Estimating & Bidding for Builders & Remodelers, by Richard J. Langedyk

A handbook that explains how to make reliable estimates and use them to get more and better-paying contracts.

This Old House Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning: a guide to the invisible comforts of your home, by Richard Trethewey

A definitive, step-by-step guide to heating and cooling systems features expert advice and handy tips on technology, energy conservation techniques, maintenance, and repair.

Period Fireplaces: a practical guide to period-style decorating, by Judith Miller

This title offers advice on installing, restoring, repairing, and maintaining period fireplaces as well as information on where to obtain authentic reproduction fireplaces and how to make the right choice of design.

Creating Period Gardens, by Elizabeth Banks

A comprehensive pictorial guide to creating a period garden, including which plants to choose, what ornaments and furniture are appropriate, and which design will work best, all lavishly illustrated with color photographs, sketches and layouts, and paintings and actual plans taken from historical sources. Includes a list of where historical plants and unusual garden supplies can be found the US, and a guide to American period gardens open to the public.