Did you ever wonder what your house would look like with different paint colors? The Old House Guy Paint Colors Consulting Service can take a photograph of your house and show you how it can look in various paint color combinations. The biggest mistake homeowners make is Color Placement. You will see some corrected examples […]
Who is that Little Doggy on Top of the Page?
It’s Monkeyface, a wire-hair fox terrier. The name Monkeyface came from the 1941 movie “Suspicion” directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. See why . Monkeyface was the CEO of the Old House Guy team. She always gave final approval on the work that went out to clients. She usually slept when [...]
Bungalow Porch Design
While this house is mostly original, the Bungalow porch design shown here has been badly altered over the years. As you can see a full restoration is needed here. Bungalow in need of restoration and period Bungalow porch design. This little Bungalow in Oklahoma was lucky to have owners who could understand and appreciate the [...]
Bungalow Colors – Small Changes Make Big Curb Appeal Impact
Improve Curb Appeal with Small Changes. Bungalow before - nice base color but can still be improved. This little bungalow started out with a nice warm rust color that works well with the house. Period Bungalow colors will surely improve curb appeal. As good as the base color was, something was missing. The white trim [...]
Paint Stripping and Refinishing Wood on a Historic House
How I stripped my 1910 woodwork that was painted. Step by step. Also information on antique furniture restoration (don’t strip!). [Read more]