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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 [...]

The Shocking Truth About Windows

Let the buyer beware! Learn how to be smart in a world of dumb builders and sharp salespeople. This is your Ultimate Guide to old windows. Read and learn. 1 - The Truth About Windows Your ultimate guide and education to really understanding everything you need to know about new, old, and historic windows. 2 [...]

Window Screens

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Historically if one had wood storm windows they also had wood window screens. Wood screen windows are just like wood storm windows except there would be screens instead of glass. In my opinion this is an unnecessary luxury that takes up valuable storage space and detracts from curb appeal by hiding your windows. Adjustable Window [...]

Storm Windows, Window Screens & Curb Appeal

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Storm Windows have come a long way over the years. There are the old-fashioned wood storm windows of course. Then there are the bulky aluminum storm windows we all remember from the 1960's that looked like coke bottle eye glasses on your windows. This style has thankfully changed into a high efficiency storm window with [...]

Resources

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