By Scott Sidler • April 22, 2019
Today is Earth Day where we celebrate taking care of our planet and leaving a greener and healthier world for the next generation. You may be thinking “why on earth is Scott writing about Earth Day on a historic preservation […]
By Scott Sidler • April 15, 2019
Demolition by neglect is when old buildings are destroyed not by the wrecking ball, but by time and neglect from owners who either don’t care about their condition or wish to raze a protected historic structure but can’t get permission […]
By Scott Sidler • April 8, 2019
Asphalt shingles were invented in America in 1901 as a low cost and fire resistant alternative to the available roofing materials of the day. They were originally cotton rag soaked in asphalt with a variety of granules such as slate, […]
By Scott Sidler • April 1, 2019
Gutters have been around for a long time in one form or another and they can make a big difference in keeping your home safe from water damage. But, modern style gutters often look out of place on an old […]
By Scott Sidler • March 25, 2019
Below, you’ll find six of the best gutter cleaning tools available today to not only keep your gutters clean, but keep your feet on the ground. There are tools in every budget range and for almost any gutter setup included. […]
By Scott Sidler • March 18, 2019
This post is sponsored by Indow, but the opinions expressed are all mine, mine, mine. Hope you enjoy my thoughts! Is there such a thing as soundproof windows? Is it even possible? Believe it or not, I get a ton […]
By Scott Sidler • March 11, 2019
Once the threat of winter has passed and you have dug out from the season of snow and ice, a simple spring home maintenance checklist of “honey-do” items will get your house ready for the much anticipated warmer weather. Make […]
By Scott Sidler • March 4, 2019
In older buildings, the crawl space is an 18″ to 36″ space between the floor of the building and the earth where mechanical elements like electrical and plumbing are often hidden. This overlooked piece of the house is important to […]