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Window Designs & Curb Appeal

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Understanding window designs and window styles is quite involved but includes the types of window muntins, window sashes, or window casing styles used. Even when deciding between vinyl versus wood windows,choosing wood replacement windows still requires extensive knowledge of window designs. Most of the expensive vinyl or wood window designs sold by window companies today [...]

Can Hope REALLY Rise from the Ashes in Ocean Grove?

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Beautiful Historic Ocean Grove NJ, is a seaside resort town boasting street after street of beautiful, highly ornate Victorian buildings. This is the town that gives gingerbread ornamentation its name. Sadly on March 13, 2010 a devastating 4-alarm fire struck Ocean Grove NJ. The fire burned through nine structures, six were destroyed including the Manchester [...]

Removing Aluminum Siding from Craftsman

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Removing Aluminum Siding from Craftsman Removing aluminum siding from this 1903 building made this a Craftsman home once again. This house was pretty lucky to be bought by owners that understood their home's full potential. Covered up under aluminum siding for many years, wood cedar shingles were anxiously waiting to bask in the sun again. [...]

Old House Renovation, Restoration and Additions

If you have an old house, chances are most of your home’s integrity is lost through years of improper old house renovation. If you have a new house, it most likely lacks the character that comes with traditional architecture. Open the door to The Old House Guy, and we’ll help you understand the ins and [...]

Old House Makeover Portfolio

Exterior Paint Colors New exterior paint colors bring these houses to life. See Before & After photos of houses with contemporary and historic color combinations. These photos are projects with paint color changes only. Click here to view our exterior project portfolio Old House Restoration Services Improve Curb Appeal See Before and After photos of [...]