Houses
How to look at a building, what its materials are doing as they age, and the ordinary work of keeping one in good order. Written for anyone who likes houses, not only for people about to buy one.
- Reading a house, before naming its style
Begin with the shape, light, materials, and details.
- Materials that age, and the details worth keeping
A closer look before deciding what needs replacing.
- Seasonal care starts with paying attention
Practical observations for houses and cottages.