The Old-House Doctor: The Essential Guide to Repairing, Restoring, and Rejuvenating Your Old Home

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Description

Old houses are charming, but owning one is usually a labor of love. Expert carpenter and house “doctor” Christopher Evers equates old homes with sick patients, describing how you’ll successfully “treat” your old house and make it good as new. With over 300 clear, line illustrations, Evers provides a practical guide to repairing, renovating, and preserving your old house–basement to attic–so you’ll enjoy it for years yet to come. Evers gives detailed instructions at the “anatomy” of old homes in addition to the best way to fix quite a lot of problems, including:

  • Repairing old plumbing fixtures
  • Replacing shingles at the roof
  • Straightening the house’s frame
  • Rewiring old electrical systems
  • Removing old wallpaper
  • Protecting against termites and other harmful pests
  • Adding insulation for better energy efficiency
  • Fixing old eaves
  • Reinstalling windows and doors
  • And more!


A classic in old-home repair, The Old-House Doctor is an invaluable, and timeless, guide for keeping your old home in tip-top shape, whilst meeting your up to date needs.

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