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 […]
By Scott Sidler • February 25, 2019
When the economy is chugging along and money is flowing through our society, it seems to me that some terms get new definitions. The line between “need” and “want” is blurred beyond recognition. Another couple phrases whose definitions get a […]
By Scott Sidler • February 18, 2019
It may seem like a daunting task to restore your own windows, but I’m here to tell you that just ain’t the case. If you’ve got two thumbs, then you can scrape paint and that is the hardest part of […]
By Scott Sidler • February 11, 2019
It gets cold outside in the winter but that doesn’t mean it has to be cold inside your house. Using the right kind of insulation in the right way is the key to staying warm and safe indoors. I recently […]
By Scott Sidler • February 4, 2019
Old home insulation is a controversial topic among old house owners and restorers. What are the right materials to add and where can I use them? Will it cause unforeseen problems down the line? There are lots of questions and […]
By Scott Sidler • January 30, 2019
A special midweek post this week because I’m going to be teaching at the Historic Homes Workshop with some of my favorite preservation friends February 8-10 in Brooksville, FL. If you’re sick of the winter weather why not spend a […]