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Pretty as a Picture

By Dan Cooper

One Massachusetts homeowners renovation love story.

Architecture

Show Me The Door

By Dan Cooper

My house was built in 1917; it’s a quaint little cottage with a few interesting details.

Homeownership

Caring for Your Older Home: Avoiding Restoration Pitfalls

By Noelle Lord

Lack of time, resources and expertise usually lead to poor decision making where older buildings are concerned.

Homeownership

FAQ: Considering Climate Control

By Noelle Lord

A buildings climate and environmental conditions are worth spending some time considering.

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Called on the Carpet

By Dan Cooper

Even after 30 years of the preservation movement in this country, many homeowners (and museums) accept the previous statement as gospel.

Preservation

Caring for your Older Home – Why Restore?

By Noelle Lord

Rich with history and character, older buildings require a different mindset and approach to their upgrades and stewardship.

Homeownership

Those Who Came Before: Researching your Old House’s History

By Dan Cooper

Just what is involved in getting together a detailed report about the chain of title to your property, back to when the building was probably constructed, and data on the families and ancestors of past owners.

Homeownership

Old House Myths

By Dan Cooper

Three Old House myths that really scare the wooden siding right out of people or really scare people right into the vinyl siding.

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