Marvin windows is a last resort for those who cannot restore their original historic windows and also a good option for replacing a replacement window. You must first understand which model is good and which to avoid. [Read more]
Keeping Cool & Warm the Natural Way
Modern mid-century homes were designed for the advent of air-conditioning. Although a gradual process, new Ranch style homes with their small windows helped create this need. It didn’t take long for this luxury to soon become a necessity as few homes today are without air-conditioning. Architects no longer need to design a home for passive cooling [...]
Architectural Drawing with Paint Color
This 1890 home is getting a makeover. The fake siding is being removed and the replacement windows are being replaced. Since the house is in the middle of construction it was best to work from the architects drawing of the front elevation. The goal here is to select paint colors for the house. Architects drawing [...]
Historic House Vandalized with Plastic Siding etc.
BEFORE: Beautiful historic house before being vandalized with plastic siding. AFTER: All the charm and character of this historic house are now gone. This quaint Freehold NJ Main Street home was built sometime before 1901. It features original two-over-two windows with heavy designed window hoods on all sides of the house, real working [...]
Historic Farmhouse Renovation and Additions
This farmhouse renovation takes some insensitive additions and some new construction and blends them in with the original historic Greek Revival style. For over 150 years, this late nineteenth century Greek Revival farmhouse has been owned by the original family. They were pioneers who traveled from New York to Minnesota in 1858 as first settlers. [...]