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Do you own an old house? Do you love the character of old and historic homes? Are you looking for ideas about historic house restoration or how to start a curb appeal makeover ? Well, you've come to the right place! Old House Guy is the go-to resource for homeowners who are renovating old houses. Here, you’ll discover how to achieve TRUE curb appeal that resonates within your inner senses—not what advertisers want out of your wallet. We help train your eyes so you know what to look for and how to pick out design errors that affect a curb appeal makeover. With us, you’ll learn by seeing, developing a deeper understanding of architecture than many professionals and becoming a more informed consumer.

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It’s time you learned the truth about new windows and old house windows , their energy efficiency and how their design affects curb appeal. Discover how vinyl siding is not only bad for the environment, but also how it changes a house like a slipcover changes a sofa. Avoid making your house into a clown house by understanding porch and porch railing design . See how 99 percent of shutters hung by builders ruin the appearance of a house. We are your ultimate source for comprehensive information on old and historic house restoration, including old house windows, shutters, porches and porch railing design and wood siding. Check out our blog for the latest articles. What All Old House Owners Should Know–Read on.

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An Angry Yet Very Sad Article

It wasn't long ago someone sent me a photo that was circulating of a house that was destroyed by a developer. I thought it was horrible and created an image showing the before and after to post on Facebook. Everyone said what one would expect - house flippers strike again!  For some reason I decided [...]

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