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Craftsman Makeover

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Craftsman house before makeover. This Craftsman makeover corrected what was remuddled during the 1950’s – 60’s.  The previous renovation resulted in the loss of the homes character defining features. The siding and windows used were popular during that period and designed for architecture of that period – NOT Craftsman style of the 1920’s. The homeowner [...]

A Sad Story of America

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Did you ever wonder what that busy intersection in your town looked like 50 years ago?  200 years ago?   What will it look like in the future? Artist Robert Crumb shows us how a beautiful countryside slowly fades away as population increases and consumerism stamps out the living nature. What have we done to our […]

Circa Magazine Interviews Old House Guy

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Circa Magazine is an online magazine featuring lots of great information and stories for the old house owner and lover. Elizabeth Finkelstein is the founder and published an interview about the restoration of my 1910 home. Check it out here: A Victorian Time Capsule in Freehold New Jersey  and don’t forget to check out the […]

12 Reasons Against an Open Kitchen Floor Plan

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Open kitchen plan. The open kitchen floor plan also known as the Great Room is the current rage in home renovation. But before you rush to the bank for a home improvement loan, is this really what you want? The design is highly promoted as if the homeowner does not have enough expenses to deal [...]

Watching Old Movies for Old Home Decorating and Design

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Old Home Decorating should be done tastefully and with care.  Choosing an appropriate period in history to match your house is the first step.  To give your guests the feel you want there is quite a bit you will need to understand. Of course if you have a vintage home you do not have to [...]