Painting a window sash is not as simple as you think. There are rules for color placement on a window.
New windows are designed differently making it difficult if not impossible to achieve the result you expect. See how to recognize the difference and learn how to make it work.
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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 Makeovers Restore Lost Curb Appeal See Before and After photos [...]
Victorian Circular Porch Restored
This Victorian circular porch was restored to the original design to reduce maintenance. This house has a circular wrap-around porch on the right corner of the house. How can a rectangular porch roof cover and protect a circular porch and balustrade below from the elements? It can't! Unfortunately an earlier homeowner replaced the porch roof [...]
Circa Magazine Interviews Old House Guy
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 […]