1944 Home Owner's Annual – 31 Vintage DIY Home Garden Woodworking Building Projects.
 
Original 1944 Home Owner's Annual, published by Science and Mechanics Magazine of Chicago.
This vintage 96-page home improvement publication features 31 projects for the home, garden and lawn, providing a fascinating look at American do-it-yourself building, remodeling and landscaping during the World War II era.
Projects and articles cover home planning, woodworking, masonry, garden construction, outdoor furniture, lighting, heating and other practical improvements. Illustrated throughout with period photographs, architectural drawings, diagrams and detailed construction plans.
Especially interesting subjects include home floor plans, coal-fired home heating, garden lighting and landscaping, outdoor construction projects and the unusual “Wheel Garden Furniture” design.
The rear cover features a colorful period advertisement from Craftsman Wood Service Co. promoting its 1943 revised woodworking catalog.
Published: 1944
Publisher: Science and Mechanics Magazine, Chicago
Pages: 96
Original cover price: 25¢
Complete: Yes
Condition: Complete vintage copy with general age and handling wear. Covers show rubbing, soiling, edge and spine wear. Interior pages have expected age toning. Please review photographs closely for condition.
A great piece of 1940s DIY, home improvement, woodworking, architectural and American domestic-history ephemera.