Do you have white replacement windows? If so you then you also need to match your trim to your windows. Let us show you what color options you have. [Read more]
Accenting Victorian House Colors
Accenting Victorian house colors is a good way to show off and allow viewers to appreciate the details and craftsmanship of Victorian architecture. The problem is that almost everyone agrees with this and tends to go overboard when painting their home. There are interesting architectural details that may seem Victorian to some people on all [...]
Painting Windows – Color Placement Mistakes
Painting a window sash is not as simple as you think. There are rules for color placement on a window.
New windows are designed differently making it difficult if not impossible to achieve the result you expect. See how to recognize the difference and learn how to make it work.
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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 [...]
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. [...]