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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 [...]

Historic Restoration & Makeover Videos

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1885 Historic Makeover This video is somewhat elementary for this is the first video I created using a not so great program. This 1885 had undergone many changes over the years that totally destroyed any trace of architectural character. Unfortunately it is too late to put all these residents in jail where they belong. Fortunately [...]

Exterior Victorian Porch Lighting

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I receive many inquiries about historic porch lighting mostly for Victorian and Foursquare homes. While there is some good information on historic interior lighting, exterior porch lighting is very limited. Porch lighting is very important because, while the windows are the eyes of the house, the front entrance is the heart of the house. When [...]

Trashy New Homeowners Desecrate House – Freehold NJ

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I really hate writing negative articles like this. Most people would never notice the changes made or even care what someone does to their house. However, I was contacted by several people in town that a historic house was in danger and being vandalized by a new homeowner. In a way it's funny that so [...]