Do you need that special gift for someone who loves old houses?
How about an anonymous gift for someone that hates old houses?
A great resource to date what you have or find out what you need for your turn of the century home. Need window shades? See what was available in 1897. If it was sold by Sears, you can be sure it was a popular item. I can bet you will look at this catalog from cover to cover. Unfortunately items are not available to order. Please do not submit order form.
I personally recommend the Old House Journal for everyone owning a home built from 1760-1960. If you only subscribe to one magazine, choose Old House Journal.
If you live in a town where your local government or code enforcement does not understand historic preservation, I suggest buying a gift subscription for them. By browsing this magazine an interest and respect for old houses may develop.
by Ken Roginski of Old House Guy LLC
An old house with a modern kitchen does not work. The secret is to maintain the flow as you move throughout the house. These E-book provides instructions on how to convert your modern refrigerator into an antique icebox.
An old house with a modern kitchen does not work. The secret is to maintain the flow as you move throughout the house. These E-book provides instructions on how to convert your modern refrigerator into an antique icebox.
Fight for what you believe in – Make a statement to others about old houses! Manufacturers promote plastic replacement windows – it’s time to fight back and promote preservation! Here’s how.
Advocacy for preservation of old houses starts early. Babies don’t need to talk because this special pacifier says it all. Text can be modified with babies name. This is the perfect gift for a baby – get them started promoting preservation with this pacifier. Studies are pending to show that extended use will make your child into a famous historic preservation architect.
A refrigerator magnet will help make your point when gifted to someone that is considring replacing their windows. A great gift for your Code Enforcement officer or the window replacement guy down the street.
Let your doggie be your spokesperson. Historic house remuddlers will be bitten! Woof!
Be a walking billboard for preservation! You can save history!
Choose Save Our Old Homes or Windows
This shirt is 2 sided. It comes in long sleeve, hoodie, etc. in many colors including distressed.
Click image for important detailed instructions for wearing.
Choose Save Our Old Homes or Windows
This shirt is 2 sided. It comes in long sleeve, hoodie, etc. in many colors including distressed.
Click image for important detailed instructions for wearing.
Instructions for wearing – How You Can Promote Preservation
- Always look your best as you are now a representative for preserving old homes.
- Wear your shirt in the mall and to home improvement events. Stand up straight so it can easily be read.
- Attract attention to yourself. Better to fake a sneeze than a cough. People will face you to say “God Bless You”, and read the front of your shirt. At that time instantly spin around so they can read the back. Give them time to write down the website. Offer them a pen.
- Public places with large crowds are the best. Don’t forget to attend your local parades during the summer. As you walk, turn frequently to allow each side to be viewed. Singing “Shanty in Old Shanty Town” (hear 1932 recording) should help attract attention and may be appropriate and help get the point across. Be creative.
- Give a shirt as a gift to a the guy down the street as a hint to maintain his house. Send them to the council members in your town to encourage them to preserve old buildings.
For bumper stickers, paste them on display replacement windows at Home Depot or on the truck of the Window Man. Then run fast!
We have an assortment of other Old House Gifts at our store to help you make a statement and promote preservation of old homes. Check them out here.
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