Historic house restoration in need! Many people would look at this 19th century house and admire it and be satisfied with it as you see in the photo. But Dan Miller, a retired teacher and his wife knew there was beauty hidden under the aluminum siding just waiting to escape. What wasn’t covered up with […]
Repointing Brick – The Mason You Hire Can Destroy Your House
Repointing brick or stone is not as simple as it sounds. It is probable that masonry repair work performed by professional masons can not only damage, but destroy old homes. You the homeowner and are responsible for protecting your home. You must therefore be knowledgable on this subject and know what to ask. Read on [...]
Thermally Modified Wood
I try to get my larger projects completed by end of June to better enjoy the summer and here it is July and I am way behind! My current project is the restoration of a large attic dormer window with 20 True Divided Lights. During the winter I noticed rain entering the window lights, so [...]