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# Expert old house care & repair Comprehensive illustrated guide Same-day dispatch before noon Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair

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## Summary

> 🏡 Keep your heritage alive with smart repairs, not expensive replacements!

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## Key Features

- • **Cost-Saving Wisdom:** Save thousands by following proven, practical repair methods.
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- • **Illustrated Step-by-Step:** Visual guides make complex repairs approachable and confidence-boosting.
- • **Preserve, Don’t Replace:** Master the art of maintaining original charm without costly renovations.

## Overview

Old House Handbook is a highly rated, illustrated practical guide for maintaining and repairing period homes. It emphasizes preservation over costly renovation, offering expert advice that saves homeowners thousands. With same-day dispatch and secure packaging, this essential resource is perfect for anyone committed to restoring old houses with confidence and care.

## Description

Buy Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair illustrated edition by Hunt, Roger, Suhr, Marianne (ISBN: 0884762827668) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: If you own a period home you cannot afford to be without this book. - The previous reviewers say it all. I purchased this book after reading some of these reviews and am thankful I did. All other books speak of renovation - a terrifyingly expensive venture - which says everything must be ripped out and replaced and recommend materials which actually do more damage than good. This book preaches keep as much as you can of the old and repair and maintain. Having bought a really old house in France and then being advised ( by our French builders) the roof leaked in at least 6 places, there had been woodworm and Capricorn in the beams and the wall in one bedroom would always be damp if the rain comes in a certain direction - "but none of this is a problem" I was almost suicidal. Reading this book confirmed and reasured me , yes you do have problems, but what do you expect, it is an old house... Now here is how to resolve them. The information is spot on and the materials and methods recommended are accurate and interesting. In fact our French builders have said every British person buying an old property in France should be given a copy on the ferry coming over! We have saved tens of thousands of euros because of this book. Without it we would not have believed our builders advice that we repair the leaky bits of the roof and do not replace it (2,000 euros instead of 35,000), made our own tinted limewash to produce wonderful wall finishes ( you cannot imagine how far 25kg of lime @ 19 euros goes), made beeswax polish to restore beams and woodwork ( 12euros a kilo) instead of gallons of expensive paint and stain. The book has helped us create a beautiful and unique home without breaking the bank.
Review: Visual treat for the armchair repairer of old houses - I greatly enjoyed this book, not least for the wonderful pictures. Details of wood and stone work, views inside and out of humble homes and grand buildings, men and women at work with hammers, chisels, paintbrushes, and plastering tools. From the comfort of an armchair, I can swoop from the nitty-gritty of one job, the horrific challenges of another, or to some charming, beautiful old building preserved by careful repair and maintenance. I get to peek into and around attics, doorways, windowframes, walls, fireplaces, chimney stacks, slated roofs, tiled roofs. I've worked on all of them in my time, although rarely if ever to the very high standards I see here. The text is good too - sensible, informative, helpful - enough info for many tasks provided you have a bit of confidence and some practical ability. All in all, I was very pleased to have bought it, and I expect I will dip into again for practical guidance, and maybe again sometime for the simple pleasure of seeing good work being done on precious buildings.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 48,758 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 27 in Home Improvement Extensions & Renovation 89 in Engineering (Books) 564 in Engineering & Technology |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (307) |
| Dimensions  | 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm |
| Edition  | illustrated edition |
| ISBN-10  | 0711227721 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0711227729 |
| Item weight  | 1.27 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 204 pages |
| Publication date  | 23 Oct. 2008 |
| Publisher  | Frances Lincoln |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you own a period home you cannot afford to be without this book.
*by P***L on 5 March 2010*

The previous reviewers say it all. I purchased this book after reading some of these reviews and am thankful I did. All other books speak of renovation - a terrifyingly expensive venture - which says everything must be ripped out and replaced and recommend materials which actually do more damage than good. This book preaches keep as much as you can of the old and repair and maintain. Having bought a really old house in France and then being advised ( by our French builders) the roof leaked in at least 6 places, there had been woodworm and Capricorn in the beams and the wall in one bedroom would always be damp if the rain comes in a certain direction - "but none of this is a problem" I was almost suicidal. Reading this book confirmed and reasured me , yes you do have problems, but what do you expect, it is an old house... Now here is how to resolve them. The information is spot on and the materials and methods recommended are accurate and interesting. In fact our French builders have said every British person buying an old property in France should be given a copy on the ferry coming over! We have saved tens of thousands of euros because of this book. Without it we would not have believed our builders advice that we repair the leaky bits of the roof and do not replace it (2,000 euros instead of 35,000), made our own tinted limewash to produce wonderful wall finishes ( you cannot imagine how far 25kg of lime @ 19 euros goes), made beeswax polish to restore beams and woodwork ( 12euros a kilo) instead of gallons of expensive paint and stain. The book has helped us create a beautiful and unique home without breaking the bank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Visual treat for the armchair repairer of old houses
*by O***R on 17 March 2010*

I greatly enjoyed this book, not least for the wonderful pictures. Details of wood and stone work, views inside and out of humble homes and grand buildings, men and women at work with hammers, chisels, paintbrushes, and plastering tools. From the comfort of an armchair, I can swoop from the nitty-gritty of one job, the horrific challenges of another, or to some charming, beautiful old building preserved by careful repair and maintenance. I get to peek into and around attics, doorways, windowframes, walls, fireplaces, chimney stacks, slated roofs, tiled roofs. I've worked on all of them in my time, although rarely if ever to the very high standards I see here. The text is good too - sensible, informative, helpful - enough info for many tasks provided you have a bit of confidence and some practical ability. All in all, I was very pleased to have bought it, and I expect I will dip into again for practical guidance, and maybe again sometime for the simple pleasure of seeing good work being done on precious buildings.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought a Victorian house
*by P***. on 9 May 2024*

Bought this book as it seemed to contain a lot of chapters and ideas for restoring period homes. After I purchased my home built in 1875 I realised I need a bit more knowledge before I tackled the renovation. Great book, plenty of knowledge and lots to learn

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