{"product_id":"9781590200162","title":"Old-House Journal Compendium","description":"Since it's first publication in 1980, \u003ci\u003eThe Old-House Journal Compendium\u003c\/i\u003e has been the guide to have at hand for anyone looking to buy, restore, or maintain an old house. This new edition combines the solid, detailed advice that made The Old- House Journal newsletter famous, now in an up-to-date, easy-to-use format. With more than 800 black and white illustrations, an index of relevant terms, and easy-to-follow text, this how-to reference provides sound and encouraging instructions for all at-home renovators.\u003cbr\u003e Accessibly organized into chapters that correspond to the parts of a house \u003ci\u003eThe Old-House Journal Compendium\u003c\/i\u003e covers roofs, windows, wiring, plumbing, plastering, staircases, floors, painting, chimneys, fireplaces, stoves, moldings, woodwork, shutters, kitchens, bathrooms, as well as period design and decoration, and even exterior design elements such as fountains, landscaping, and fences. \u003cp\u003eAuthor Biography: Clem Labine started \u003ci\u003eThe Old-House Journal\u003c\/i\u003e newsletter in 1973 when he began restoring his house in Brooklyn. He currently runs the website www.traditional-building.com. \u003cbr\u003e Carolyn Flaherty was an original staff member of \u003ci\u003eThe Old-House Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and was for many years its Decorative Arts Editor.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Overlook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055107916016,"sku":"9781590200162","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781590200162_p0.jpg?v=1763809510","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781590200162","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}