Presents the techniques associated with building a house in colonial times.

Explores the tools and technology that the American colonists use to build homes that could stand the test of time.

In this book, Colonial America is defined as the years from 1607 when Jamestown was founded to 1776 when the American Revolution began, following the signing of

Provides diagrams and instructions for making colonial-style towel racks, salt boxes, stools, shaving mirrors, spice cabinets, crock stands, pie safes, tables,