The Old-House Journal Compendium

By Clem Baine, Carolyn Flaherty, Labine Clem (EDT)/ Flaherty Carolyn (EDT)

Book Overview

Since its first publication in 1980, The Old-House Journal Compendium has been the go-to guide for anyone looking to buy, restore, or maintain an old house. This new edition combines the solid,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590200160
• ISBN13: 9781590200162
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Overlook Press
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A must have

This book is a must have for any current or future home owner. It gives solutions to common house issues, in an easy to understand format. This book also gives check lists for what to look for when purchasing a house.

Excellent Resource for a Newbie

I loved this invaluable resource! This is the kind of book you can't merely borrow from the library, because you will be referencing it over and over again. I am new to preservation, and have no construction or "handi-woman" experience, and this book was great for me. It gives you very practical do-it-yourself advice, without being unnecessarily hard on your wallet. I am now able to judge what I can and cannot do myself, and make a list of renovation priorities. As I go through my list, I find myself flipping through this book for the basics on renovations I can do myself, and also for good tips on how to find the right contractors for those things I am not cut out for!

Invaluable source of info on classic home restoration

As a source of information on style, building technique and materials, this book is an invaluable aid to anyone looking to renovate or refurbish an old home. It presents a good a mix of information on the techniques used in construction with style details, plus descriptions of features and their components.