Caring for Your Old House: A Guide for Owners and Residents (Respectful rehabilitation)

Judith Kitchen demystifies the questions surrounding what is historically significant in older homes, what is an appropriate rehabilitation, and when restoration is appropriate. She also includes down-to-earth discussion about the philosophy behind preservation with handy thumbnail descriptions of architectural styles that have been popular in the U.S.

In this well-illustrated handbook, Judith Kitchen provides comprehensive advice and guidance for old-house owners on researching, repairing and maintaining an old residence to avoid making any irreversible changes to the historic integrity of the house. Potential old-house owners will find valuable recommendations on finding that old home. Included are inspection and maintenance tips with overviews on repairing problems in foundations, roofs, paint, mechanical and plumbing systems and other areas of the house.