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RENOVATING OLD HOUSES: BRINGING NEW LIFE TO VINTAGE HOMES

RENOVATING OLD HOUSES: BRINGING NEW LIFE TO VINTAGE HOMES
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A thorough treatment of what to look for in an old house and how to restore what may be wrong with it. From foundations to roofing. An excellent book that should be on hand for anyone that owns an older home. This edition is full color throughout with additional information and in a larger format than item 4-280.

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