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Historic Archived Catalogs & Brochures

This is one of the greatest resources you can possibly have!  There are catalogs of builders materials like doors and light bulb fixtures, house styles and house plans popular during that year, interior decoration and wallpaper, plumbing supplies, fashionable clothing, etc. etc. If you want to see what your house looked like when it was [...]

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Historic Restoration Carpenters - Window Restorers - Consultants - ETC. by state. Click here. Historic Archived Catalogs & Brochures from 1794 to 1961 Click here.   Books - Important Websites - Other Resources

Porch Ceiling Color

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When choosing a porch ceiling color, most people probably would select a light blue.  Everyone thinks that all old homes had light blue porch ceilings.  True many did but when looking at archived paint brochures none of the recommended ceiling colors are light blue or anything you would expect.  If you are a part of [...]

Your Porch and How to Avoid Common Mistakes

Is your house a "Clown House"? Avoid the common common mistakes so many people make, destroying curb appeal and making their house into a "Clown House". Learn about your porch railing and other features on your porch. By understanding the key issues discussed here, and sharing them with others, we look forward to enjoying more [...]