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
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
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 [...]
Heating with an Old Octopus Furnace
Do you have a vintage house? Does it still have an old coal burning Octopus Furnace? Vintage Parlors are nice but they're a dime a dozen. It's rare you see a kitchen that matches the period of the house. More rare to find a vintage furnace! This is the stuff your guests will remember and [...]
Wood Window Repair & Restoration Contractors
We have a listing of Contractors for Wood Window Repair, Restoration, and Fabrication. Did you ever have your old Original Wood Windows repaired or restored or re-made? Are you in the window restoration business? I am compiling a listing of businesses that perform the above since people doing this type of work are hard to find. […]