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Old Wood/New Home is all about reclaiming a homestead cabin in an imaginative way, either for permanent residence of for vacationing, and preserving nature's resources at the same time.< BR>Rich photographs of wood cabins, either reclaimed or constructed of recycled wood, shows a myriad of ways you can make a homestead building your own. From interior decor to architectural details, from reclaiming logs to blending new wood with old, author Lawson Drinkard shows tricks of the trade for building and decorating.< BR>
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Rich with illustrations of wood cabins either reclaimed or made from various selections of recycled wood, this volume shows a myriad of ways to create a modern homestead using vintage materials. It tells how to find and purchase old wood or a complete log structure, moving and reassembling it, highlighting architectural details, filling in the gaps with new wood, and ways to make new wood look old. Drinkard (author and architect) also gives ideas on how to incorporate personal style in decorating the interior, as well as how to blend old and new materials and furnishings. Contains 135 color and 25 b&w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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