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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 [...]

Resources

Here is our listing of recommended Books & Magazines, links to various Resources, and some novelties to help the old house owner. Carpenters and Window Restorers etc. click here.

The Dollar House – Rehab Addict

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Nicole Curtis of The Rehab Addict purchased this house for $1. An additional $140,000 was spent for its rehabilitation. The residents of Minneapolis wanted to demolish this house in favor of a beautiful empty lot. Thanks to Nicole’s fight this house was saved. I think it’s great that Nicole Curtis and her show, Rehab Addict [...]

Porch Skirting – Porch Lattice Mistakes

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Porch skirting mistakes - the lattice under porch is an important component of your porch design. This is an area today where many mistakes are made. Learn how to recognize and avoid porch lattice mistakes. See some other porch skirting ideas too. So read on to get the best curb appeal for your home. The [...]