For this week, I had a completely different post in mind and my wife completely changed my mind with the most wonderful surprise. You see, yesterday was my birthday! And aside from getting to spend the day with my amazing family AND getting my choice of any meal under the sun (I chose Ahi Poke), […]
Old houses have a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with. So, having a working definition of those terms will help save you confusion and overuse of phrases like Whatchamacallit or Thingamajig. Save yourself the hassle with this handy guide to 25 old house terms you need to know. Baluster (Balustrade) – […]
Linoleum and vinyl. Vinyl and linoleum. If you’re like most people, you might think they are the same thing. But in reality, they could not be more different. They are two very different products from two very different times. Linoleum flooring was the first on the scene and has been a workhorse in homes and […]
Personality types are a fantastic way to learn a bit about yourself. There are countless tests like the DISC or Myers/Briggs. And, there is one test you’ve probably not heard of- the reason you may have missed it is because . . . well . . . I just invented it. The “SPA” test is […]
Maintaining your historic home calls for some unique tasks as well as the common ones associated with any normal home. Understanding the differences between historic building materials and current ones is the first step in rejuvenating and maintaining historic structures without affecting their integrity, durability and architectural appeal. When problems arise in a historic structure, […]
