A sticking door is sometimes enough to drive you batty. And the trouble is there are a lot of reasons you may have a door that sticks. In this post, I’ll cover the four main reasons that may result in a door that sticks and how to resolve each them so you have a smooth […]
Updating an old home often means bringing electrical equipment up to code. Nowhere is this truer than in bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens, where a GFCI outlet is mandatory. Fortunately, installing a GFCI outlet is a fairly simple task that shouldn’t take you more than 15 minutes. GFCI stands for Ground-fault circuit interrupter. These outlets […]
Historic houses are considered historic or architecturally significant by the National Register of Historic Places or by a local historic board if they exemplify a signature architectural style, capture the essence of a given time period, are associated with famous people from the past, or are located within a historical neighborhood. If you’re looking to […]
Old houses get a bad wrap. There are dozens of myths about old houses and I think it’s time we set the record straight. In a technology driven world, our culture is in love with the newest gadget. This makes sense because a 10-year old computer is largely useless by todays standards and something 20 […]
What is brown and white and gray all over? Or I could ask what is red and green and pink all over? The answer would be the same. It’s a terrazzo floor! In fact, the blends of terrazzo floors could be any color combination your creative mind can think of. If you don’t know what […]
Wood siding has been ubiquitous with home construction for thousands of years. From home as rustic as the log cabins built by earlier settlers to the grand Georgian Style mansions wood siding has played a pivotal role in its many shapes and forms. In this post I’ll teach you a bit about the history and […]
Lath and plaster walls are a part of life in an old house. Depending on your situation they can be both beautiful and annoying. Plaster was used for centuries as a wall covering and it wasn’t until the mid-1940s that it began to be replaced in favor of newer and faster option, drywall. Whether it […]
Are we all having fun yet with the Coronavirus quarantine and social distancing? Not so much for me, but like anyone I’m trying to make the best of it and look for the silver lining in this dark cloud. I was feeling terribly uninspired to write a post this week, then enter my wife to […]
Fixing drafty windows is easier than you may think. We all know that old windows can be drafty, but those drafts can largely be stopped with proper hardware. You have to have the right hardware, it has to be installed properly, and it has to be free of paint.
If you want to keep your original windows, gain some comfort this winter and save some money on your energy bills, then building your own DIY interior storm windows is the project for you. It’s a simple and inexpensive project that requires minimal tools and time to complete. Check it out and start saving today!
Wood floor refinishing is a cost effective option for any old house. Whether you do a standard sand and finish or a unique passive refinishing process that I’ll tell you all about you can make those old floors really shine again.
How much does it cost to restore an old window, patch a plaster wall, refinish historic wood floors? It’s not the same as a new house and this guide will help you get started figuring out your old house repair costs so you can plan and make a budget based in reality.
