# Gifts for Old House People

- Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/gifts-for-old-house-people/
- Published: 2013-12-08T13:00:00-05:00
- Author: Ken Roginski

### Do you need that special gift for someone who loves old houses?

How about an anonymous gift for someone that hates old houses?

[⌊Sears catalog 1897⌉⌊Sears catalog 1897⌉[

[1897 Sears Roebuck & Co. Catalogue ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1602390630/kenroginskihisto)

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.

[⌊Old House Journal magazine⌉⌊Old House Journal magazine⌉[

[Old House Journal ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CQNKB8/kenroginskihisto)

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.

 

[Click here for our Bookstore and other Resources. ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/old-house-resources/)

[⌊icebox how to manual⌉⌊icebox how to manual⌉[

[Convert Your Refrigerator Into an Antique Icebox ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/store/products/e-book-convert-modern-refrigerator-antique-icebox/)

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.

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.

[⌊baby_says_no_vinyl_siding_pacifier⌉⌊baby_says_no_vinyl_siding_pacifier⌉[

[Pacifiers ](https://www.zazzle.com/store/old_house_guy/products)

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.

[⌊old_windows_rock_magnets⌉⌊old_windows_rock_magnets⌉[

[Refrigerator and Icebox Magnets ](https://www.zazzle.com/store/old_house_guy/products)

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.

[⌊i_hate_vinyl_windows_siding_dog_shirt⌉⌊i_hate_vinyl_windows_siding_dog_shirt⌉[

[Doggie T-Shirts ](https://www.zazzle.com/i_hate_vinyl_windows_siding_tee-155253103103874213)

Let your doggie be your spokesperson. Historic house remuddlers will be bitten! 
Woof!

[⌊tshirt-ad.jpg⌉⌊tshirt-ad.jpg⌉[

[Save Our Old Homes or Save Our Old Windows shirts ](https://www.zazzle.com/store/old_house_guy/products)

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.

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) ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKC53WDcxAo)
   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.

[Click here to see all products at the Old House Guy Gift Shop! ](https://www.zazzle.com/store/old_house_guy/products)