Originally published in 1897, How to build a Home is a practical and informative look at House building in the seventeenth century. Contents include, The Land and Grading, The Building, Inside the House, The Comforts of Home, Finishing Work, A Practical Example, Sample Specifications, Some General Forms of Contract for The Entire Work, Recapitulation, and Authorities Consulted... ....Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.