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Porch Column Alignment Mistakes

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Porch columns and porch posts support a beam that supports the porch roof. This may sound very simple but this is a crucial area that is frequently done wrong by carpenters today. The design is actually very simple yet carpenters continue to mess up a good design. Here we will discuss two basic types of [...]

Window Boxes for Curb Appeal?

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Window boxes have been around since Roman times and became really popular during the heyday of gardening in the early 1900's. There is a lot more to window boxes than people think. It's not just a matter of going to Walmart and buying a plastic container and planting a nice flower arrangement. Sorry to disappoint [...]

Yankee Gutters, K-Style Gutters, Built-in or Box Gutters

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What Type of Gutters Should I Use for a Historic Home? We all know or should know that gutters are a necessary feature on a house. Gutters divert water away from the house to prevent damage to your home and foundation. While many houses may not have originally had gutters, they are still recommended to [...]

The Metal Porch Roof

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Do you have a metal porch roof or asphalt? Is your porch roof the original design? You may have a very authentic vintage home but there is a good chance that your porch roof has been not only replaced but changed over the years. What looks original may not be. Some porch roofs were not [...]

Window Restorers and Other Restoration Businesses & Carpenters

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People in the Historic Restoration Businesses The following businesses are specialists in the field of historic restoration. With any business especially with those dealing with historic buildings - Let the Buyer Beware. Someone who loves working on old houses does not mean they know what they are doing. You really need to have some knowledge [...]
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