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How to Build Cabins, Lodges and Bungalows, by Popular Science Monthly, 2006. 256 pages, 5.5x8.5", softbound book. Nothing could be more American than the simple cabin. Not many generations ago, it was the backbone of American life, the headquarters of that important unit, the home. It provided shelter, protection, and a foundation upon which to build a great empire. The pioneer cabin was, in other words, a necessity."—From the Introduction Once regarded as a safe haven and a vital source of security, the little cabin in the country is today more closely associated with leisurely activities—a vacation spot and even a health investment. First published in the 1930s, this helpful guide was designed to provide vacation home builders with all the information they needed to construct, decorate, and furnish a rustic little cottage. Floor plans and outlines of necessary materials are included, as are tips on constructing foundations, porches, doors, windows, fireplaces, and other structural elements. There are even suggestions for furnishing and beautifying your cabin. A useful how-to manual, offering straightforward advice on the building process from foundation to roof, this practical book can also be enjoyed as an entertaining look at lifestyle elements of the early twentieth century. ADD2185-$11.00

Construction and Home Repair Techniques Simply Explained, by Naval Education and Training Command. 608 pages, softbound book. ADD368-$20.00

Craftsman Bungalows: 59 Homes from "the Craftsman", by Gustav Stickley. 8½x11", 128 pages, softbound book. Best and most attractive designs from Arts and Crafts Movement publication — 1903–1916 — includes sketches, photographs of homes, floor plans, descriptive text. ADD902-$14.00

Craftsman Houses The 1913 Catalog, by Gustav Stickley. 8½x11", 144 pages, softbound book. ADD901-$15.00

New Life for Old Houses, A Guide to Restoration and Repair, by George Stephen, 2002, Orig. 1972. Approx. 5½x8½", softbound book, 268 pages, 300 illustrations. AD914-$12.00 Currently IN STOCK

Respectful Rehabilitation Caring For Your Old House: A Guide For Owners and Residents, by Judith L. Kitchen (National Trust for Historic Preservation). softbound book, 208 pages, indexed. AD036-$19.00

Selecting and Renovating and Old House, by U.S. Department of Agriculture. 240 pages, softbound book. ADD370-$13.00 Currently IN STOCK

1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses: With Illustrations and Floor Plans, by Herbert C. Chivers. 9x12", softbound book, 256 pages. This early-20th-century showcase of homes features a wide range of designs from a Midwest master. Reproduced from a rare edition, the work features a splendid array of dwellings, from cottages and bungalows to sprawling mansions. Each house is meticulously illustrated and accompanied by complete floor plans. ADD869-$19.00

Barber's Turn-of-the-Century Houses: Elevations and Floor Plans, by George F. Barber. 11x8.25", softbound book, 160 pages. Created by a noted Knoxville, Tennessee, firm with a successful mail-order business, this architectural snapshot features working floor plans and fine drawings of over 80 distinctive vintage dwellings. Ranging from modest to magnificent, they include Georgians, colonials, country homes, cottages, and many other models. ADD867-$20.00

Victorian Cottage Residences, by Andrew Jackson Downing. approx 5x8", 352 pages, softbound book. ADD354-$15.00

Victorian Dwellings for Village and Country (1885), by S. B. Reed. approx. 8x11", 128 pages, softbound book. ADD357-$10.00

Early Victorian House Designs, by William H. Ranlett. approx. 9x12", 144 pages, softbound book. ADD355-$15.00

Late Victorian House Designs, by D. S. Hopkins. 9x12", 64 pages, softbound book, 56 American Homes and Cottages with Floor Plans. ADD356-$10.00

A Victorian Housebuilder's Guide, by Woodward Thompson. 8.75x11.25", 160 pages, softbound book. ADD349-$14.00

Wood-Frame House Construction, by Gerald E. Sherwood, Robert C. Stroh, 1990. 8.5x11”, 266 pages, softbound: Completely revised and updated edition of popular U.S. Government manual. Authoritative presentation of construction process plus expert advice on selecting suitable building materials. Topics include site selection, excavation, framing, roofing, plumbing, insulation, flooring, more. Also options like fireplaces, garages, porches. Nearly 200 illustrations enhance easy-to-follow text. Bibliography. Glossary.  ADD2270-$18.00

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Shopping Cart for Restoration - House Select price from Special Order list and click add to cart. Be sure to specify title when ordering. S&H for up to 5 items will be added during PayPal checkout automatically. Contact us if ordering more as S&H will alter. SO House R Architect, or Practical House Carpenter $16.00 Construction and Home Repair Techniques $20.00 Craftsman Bungalows $14.00 Craftsman Houses $15.00 New Life for Old Houses $12.00 Respectful Rehabilitation $19.00 Selecting and Renovating and Old House $13.00 1000 Turn-of-the-Century Houses $19.00 Barber's Turn-of-the-Century Houses $20.00 Victorian Cottage Residences $15.00 Victorian Dwellings for Village and Country $10.00 Early Victorian House Designs $15.00 Late Victorian House Designs $10.00 Victorian Housebuilder's Guide $15.00 Wood-Frame House Construction $18.00

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