This special edition of 'Homes and How To Make Them' was written by E.G. Gardner, and first published in 1874, making it just shy of one-and-a-half centuries old. This old text has sections on The Beauty and Truth of Utility, Building Sites and Foundation Wells, A Broad House is Better Than a High One, The Use and Abuse of Wood, Stairways and Outlooks, Doors, Sliding Doors, Doors, Windows and Bay Windows, Basements and Balconies, and more.
This old book is an absolute must-have for all those interested in traditional, old-fashioned methods of home building in particular, and all enthusiasts of Architectural or Construction history in general.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!
THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY!
This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced (except where text may have been illegible.) As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.
DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.