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Aesthetics and the Psychology of Architecture
Curb Appeal and the Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making Do you ever wonder why you like old houses? Do you ever notice the good feeling that resonates inside you when you are looking at an old or historic building? There is a reason. Studies show we are attracted to traditional architecture. A good looking [...]
The Shocking Truth About Windows
Let the buyer beware! Learn how to be smart in a world of dumb builders and sharp salespeople. This is your Ultimate Guide to old windows. Read and learn. 1 - The Truth About Windows Your ultimate guide and education to really understanding everything you need to know about new, old, and historic windows. 2 [...]
All About Exterior Window Shutters.
Exterior window shutters are taken for granted as an easy to install, quick fix to improve curb appeal. Unfortunately, few people understand the complexity of window shutters or the correct way of hanging shutters. What one thinks is a simple mistake will destroy a home's curb appeal. Don't let this happen to you! With historic [...]
Understanding Aesthetics – Classical Rules of Design
Rules of Design - Your Answer to Everything The following is from "The Right Way to Use Trim in Old Houses" - Old House Journal Feb/Mar 2013, written by Brent Hull. Click here for full articleArchival Screenshot - retrieved on 04/19/18From: https://www.oldhouseonline.com/articles/the-right-way-to-use-trim-in-old-houses CloseClose. Ever wonder why you like old houses? Maybe there's a certain room [...]