| “A classic in the first edition, a masterpiece in the second, this work is the last word in renovation. . .In nearly 600 pages of text, accompanied by 1000 illustrations, all systems used in the home are covered in detail, and with sensitivity for a nontechnical reader . . . If you are renovating a home or even thinking about it, this is the place to start . . .Essential ...”—Library Journal. “The opening chapter-a frank look at what makes an older home ‘worth it’ - is alone worth the cost of the book for the mistakes it could prevent.”—Atlanta Journal Constitution. |