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HISTORY®'s «Lone Star Restoration» star, Brent Hull is a master craftsman, and hands-on preservationist. Hull—a Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Finalist for architectural non-fiction—challenges us to consider the impact our decisions will have when building a house. What do our homes say about us? What stories are they telling? Are they declarations of integrity, beauty, and heritage? Or do they suggest we have lost our sense of value, craft, and harmony? <i>Kirkus Reviews</i> calls <i>Building a Timeless House in an Instant Age</i> “Part call to action, part exploration of technique, the result is a persuasive and enjoyable reminder that our homes are reflections of ourselves.” Nationally recognized as an authority on historic design, architecturally correct moldings, and millwork, Hull is uniquely qualified to speak to the craft of building and art of design. In an age of ''instant'' homes, how do we build something timeless that weaves a tale of character, values, history, and heart? The decisions we make for our homes are not inconsequential. What we build defines us. In fact, the contrast between the way we build today and how structures used to be built has become only more vivid. What happened to craft? What happened to the art of building? Our values and what we believe about life have changed as well. We have come to see houses as a tradable commodity. We live in a time that is obsessed with ''what's next?'' We need to be careful of fooling ourselves into thinking that a bottom-line mentality is the best way to approach building a home. Now is the time to examine ourselves, our motives, and our hearts.

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Take a guided tour with Brent Hull, author and millwork expert, through the stunning rooms of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate and discover the imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur Museum features more than 175 period rooms that showcase not only the finest American antique furniture, but an extensive range of historic millwork spanning from 1640 – 1840. Moving chronologically through the stunning Georgian and Federal periods, this guided tour focuses on 20 of Winterthur's most representative rooms and reveals the history and changing styles of millwork throughout the era. Each room's discussion features a unique blend of color photography, a breakdown of the architectural details, and commentary on each element. A glossary of pertinent architectural terms is also included. For designers, architects, preservationists, and homeowners, this book is the resource for bringing the classic American architectural elements of yesterday into the homes of today.

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