15 Tips for Living in an Old House

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15 Tips for Living in an Old House

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Not all historic homes should have an open floor plan.

Keep Private vs. Public Spaces

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It is what it is, and trying to change it will only lead to trouble.

respect your home's vintage

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An out of scale addition like an oversized dormer or an undersized porch will only serve to confuse the look of your house.

keep the exterior proportions

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It has friends all around the neighborhood, built at roughly the same time by the same people using some of the same techniques and materials.

study your neighbors' houses

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You should always start any restoration project on the outside of the house.

start outside

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