A comprehensive guide to rebuilding takes into consideration the idiosyncrasies of older structures with advice on structural evaluation and the installation of utility systems

Old Houses, a Rebuilder's Manual

Science & Math

Nash, George

Technology

PRENTICE/HALL

A comprehensive guide to rebuilding takes into consideration the idiosyncrasies of older structures with advice on structural evaluation and the installation of utility systems

Prentice Hall Direct

“Clearly written text is complemented by nearly 1,800 illustrations as well as a solid index. A great introduction to the issues of housebuilding. Recommended.”—Library Journal. “The most complete one-volume work that I’ve seen on how houses and their systems are put together.” —Fine Homebuilding.

Do-It-Yourself Housebuilding: The Complete Handbook

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Union Square & Co.

For those who love to live in old houses or want to invest in one, this completely revised and updated book levels no stone unturned. From evaluating a property to making foundation repairs to adding on a porch, it's a comprehensive guide to every aspect of making renovations and repairs--whether you already live in, or are contemplating buying, an older home.

Renovating Old Houses

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Peter Smith Pub Inc

For those who love to live in old houses or want to invest in one, this completely revised and updated book levels no stone unturned. From evaluating a property to making foundation repairs to adding on a porch, it's a comprehensive guide to every aspect of making renovations and repairs--whether you already live in, or are contemplating buying, an older home.

Taunton Pr

The Archaeology of Semiotics and the social order of things is edited by George Nash and George Children and brings together 15 thought-provoking chapters from contributors around the world. A sequel to an earlier volume published in 1997, it tackles the problem of understanding how complex communities interact with landscape and shows how the rules concerning landscape constitute a recognised and readable grammar. The mechanisms underlying landscape grammar are both physical and mental, being based in part on the mindset of the individual; the same landscape can thus evoke different meanings for different people and at different times. People's perception has greatly influenced the construction of landscapes over millennia but, until recently, the potential of this area has been largely untapped. Apart from chapters focusing solely upon human interaction with landscape, there are several which skilfully integrate artefacts and place with landscape (e.g. Gheorghiu and Sognnes). Other chapters look at the way people have marked the landscape through such mechanisms as rock-art (e.g. Clegg, Devereux, Estévez, Fossati, Kelleher and Skier). Rock-art establishes personal and communal identity in relation to landscape and it is clear that other forms of visual expression were in place which distinctively created special places within the landscape. Landscape constructs can bind cultures together; bringing the old ways of reading the landscape into contemporary life (e.g. Smiseth). Defining early and late prehistoric landscapes and segregating these into, say, mundane domestic and ritualised spaces rely on both clear and subtle archaeologies and in this volume distinct monument clustering and ritualised linearity are considered (e.g. Mason and Nash). A volume such as this cannot escape the influence of New World approaches, such as anthropology, and in many respects chapters by Bender, Muller and Merritt give context to other chapters within the book. Finally, one must consider text as a means of constructing landscape and this is considered by Heyd, who eloquently deconstructs the travel diary of a 17th century Japanese poet. This will be an important volume for archaeologists, landscape scholars and students. The many approaches used are tried and tested, forming an invaluable resource and not just another edited book.

Archaeology of Semiotics and the Social Order of Things (BAR International)

Politics & Social Sciences

Children, George

Archaeology

British Archaeological Reports

The definitive book on how to bring an old house back to life -- without destroying its spirit -- is now updated with all new color photography in Renovating Old Houses. Experienced contractor George Nash covers everything -- from replacing foundation walls to repairing old windows, including how to save what's irreplaceable, where to use the best materials, when it's necessary to update (and when it's not), and how to make repairs that will endure. This revised edition also contains a new chapter on preventive maintenance plus a resource guide. Throughout the book, Nash balances an abiding love of old houses with a common-sense understanding of modern-day needs. Whether you already live in an older home or are contemplating buying one, this hearty book gives you detailed, professional-level information you can't find elsewhere.

Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)

Crafts & Hobbies

Taunton Press

Wooden Fences

A lavishly illustrated book that offers solid information on designing, planning, building, and maintaining a wooden fence. Color photos by veteran National Geographic photographer James P. Blair make it as beautiful as it is informative.

Gardening & Landscape Design

Home Improvement & Design

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Old Houses, a Rebuilder's Manual

Old Houses, a Rebuilder's Manual

Do-It-Yourself Housebuilding: The Complete Handbook

Renovating Old Houses

Renovating Old Houses

Archaeology of Semiotics and the Social Order of Things (BAR International)

Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)

Wooden Fences

Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)

Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)