Renovating Old Houses
- ISBN-10
- 1561583251
- ISBN-13
- 9781561583256
- Category
- Dwellings
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-10-19
- Publisher
- Taunton
- Author
- George Nash
Description
Offers information on replacing foundations; rebuilding windows; installing roofing and siding; repairing plaster; and upgrading wiring, plumbing, and heating systems
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