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Convert Your Modern Refrigerator Into an Antique Icebox

A contemporary refrigerator looks like a white elephant. Converted refrigerator to icebox fits in with the style of the house. Do it yourself - Antique Icebox. Do you live in a vintage home? If you do, you're in the right place to take that extra step in making your kitchen something your guests will not [...]

The Restoration of a late Victorian Home

Here are some Before, During and After photos of the restoration of my home – a vernacular late Victorian style architecture in Freehold, New Jersey. Built in 1910, only 117 years after Louis XIV was guillotined (1793) and 17 years before the Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet (1927). Taft was president, and Fathers Day was first celebrated. [...]

Bungalow Porch Design

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While this house is mostly original, the Bungalow porch design shown here has been badly altered over the years.  As you can see a full restoration is needed here. Bungalow in need of restoration and period Bungalow porch design. This little Bungalow in Oklahoma was lucky to have owners who could understand and appreciate the [...]

Insulating Old Homes – Is Yours Toxic?

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Insulating old homes can be toxic and shorten the life of your old home. Be Green! Save energy by insulating old homes! New high energy products are being pushed on homeowners everywhere you look. But what effect do these products have on our health? How can something so toxic be considered Green? Insulating old homes, [...]