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Craftsman Makeover

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Craftsman house before makeover. This Craftsman makeover corrected what was remuddled during the 1950’s – 60’s.  The previous renovation resulted in the loss of the homes character defining features. The siding and windows used were popular during that period and designed for architecture of that period – NOT Craftsman style of the 1920’s. The homeowner [...]

Circa Magazine Interviews Old House Guy

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Circa Magazine is an online magazine featuring lots of great information and stories for the old house owner and lover. Elizabeth Finkelstein is the founder and published an interview about the restoration of my 1910 home. Check it out here: A Victorian Time Capsule in Freehold New Jersey  and don’t forget to check out the […]

All About Exterior Window Shutters.

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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 [...]

Home Improvement Projects – Samples

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Planning home improvement projects and improving curb appeal to your house is a difficult and stressful task. There is also a risk that you may not be totally pleased with the final result. This can be your fault or your contractors. A way to avoid this is by doing your project graphically.  This allows you […]

Paint Colors for Your House

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Did you ever wonder what your house would look like with different paint colors? The Old House Guy Paint Colors Consulting Service can take a photograph of your house and show you how it can look in various paint color combinations. The biggest mistake homeowners make is Color Placement.  You will see some corrected examples […]