How to Build in the Country: Good Advice from the Past on how to Choose a Site, Plan, Design, Build, Decorate & Landscape Your Country Home [Paperback]

Donald J. Berg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1999

In this revised and enlarged edition of his popular 1986 book, architect Donald Berg presents time-tested design ideas and building advice from the best of last century's architectural books, builders' guides, farm journals and garden magazines. This new book is arranged as a step-by-step guide for today's country home builder, and is illustrated with hundreds of beautiful old-time engravings.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A significant contribution to the how-to bookshelf that will stand the test of time" -- The Midwest Book Review

A nostalgic look at yesterday that is eminently practical (The Newark Star Ledger) REVIEW: A significant contribution to the how-to bookshelf that will stand the test of time -- The Midwest Book Review

A virtual gold mine of information -- Jan Paul, Around the House syndicated column

All `modern' builders and prospective homeowners should have a copy -- John Rice Irwin, author and director of The Museum of Appalachia

Delightful...even if the hint or tip appears at first anachronistic, the kernel of truth always emerges, as applicable today as it was a hundred years ago -- Country Living Magazine

This advice from the past fits today's home -- The Chicago Tribune

Welcome help -- The San Diego Union

From the Back Cover

The long-lost tricks of the trade that created yesterday's picture perfect country homes are available again. Now they can guide you to your dream home! This new book has 176 hints, 158 illustrations and 150 years worth of wisdom. You'll find out how to choose the best site and then design, build, furnish and landscape the perfect country place.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Donald J Berg; 3rd edition (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966307518
• ISBN-13: 978-0966307511
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,760,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, fun, informative book !!!, May 31, 2001

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This review is from: How to Build in the Country: Good Advice from the Past on how to Choose a Site, Plan, Design, Build, Decorate & Landscape Your Country Home (Paperback)

Ever wonder why those old farms and classic homes look so good? Donald J.Berg uses beautiful old-time plans and illustrations, and quotes from yesterday's builders and architects to show you. I breezed through the pages, enjoyed every one and was amazed at how much I learned. I wish I read this book before I built my county cabin. Now I'm building a barn (designed by Berg!!!) out back and I won't make the same mistakes.