Wouldn't you like to know who built your house, the names of all the owners throughout the years, their children, their occupation, when they planted that big tree in the backyard, why they put on that addition, what colors they painted the house, and why in God's name did they ever paint that chestnut woodwork [...]
Heating with an Old Octopus Furnace
Do you have a vintage house? Does it still have an old coal burning Octopus Furnace? Vintage Parlors are nice but they're a dime a dozen. It's rare you see a kitchen that matches the period of the house. More rare to find a vintage furnace! This is the stuff your guests will remember and [...]
Wood Window Repair & Restoration Contractors
We have a listing of Contractors for Wood Window Repair, Restoration, and Fabrication. Did you ever have your old Original Wood Windows repaired or restored or re-made? Are you in the window restoration business? I am compiling a listing of businesses that perform the above since people doing this type of work are hard to find. […]
Gifts for Old House People
Do you need that special gift for someone who loves old houses?How about an anonymous gift for someone that hates old houses? 1897 Sears Roebuck & Co. Catalogue A great resource to date what you have or find out what you need for your turn of the century home. Need window shades? See what was [...]
Home Improvement Projects – Samples
Planning home improvement projects and improving curb appeal to your house is a difficult and stressful task. There is also a risk that you may not be totally pleased with the final result. This can be your fault or your contractors. A way to avoid this is by doing your project graphically. This allows you […]




