There are a lot of bad replacement windows out there and that is because most homeowners do not know or care how bad windows will change the appearance of their house. The window salesperson is usually a first level salesperson who will say anything just to get you to purchase windows from them. There are […]
Shutters as Art or Architecture?
Shutters are the most misunderstood feature on a house that can really make a nice house look bad. When shutters are mounted correctly (which is rarely done), they provide nice sharp shadow lines around the windows which creates the charm and character that stimulates our senses. Yes, the secret to adding character to homes is […]
Raritan Landing – Restoration of Historic Onderdonk House
This Raritan Landing historic house is listed on the Historic Register but has unfortunately been neglected by the owner and Historic Preservation Commission. This is a follow-up to a previous article, Piscataway History in Danger. Historic Preservation Commission Fails – Homeowners and commissions Must Understand they are Stewards for Historic Houses The citizens of Piscataway NJ […]
Piscataway History in Danger. HPC Fails Preservation.
Piscataway history represented by a inappropriate plastic replacement window. Arched window replaced with rectangular. Save Piscataway history! Homeowners and Historic Commissions Must Understand they are Stewards for Historic houses. Piscataway history is in danger by developers. Therefore significantly important historic buildings, part of historic Raritan Landing, are in the Road Up Raritan Historic District . [...]
Victorian Gothic Historic House Critique
This Victorian-Gothic house is located in Freehold NJ. I would estimate it to have been built around 1860-1880. Distinguishing features of this style are the steeply pitched roofs and cross gable including pointed arched windows as shown on the 3rd floor window. Many Gothic buildings have bargeboard ornamentation (gingerbread) along the gable edges and eaves. [...]
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