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Danger in Your Home

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Asbestos is a huge danger once it enters the air. Insensitive home renovations such as gutting a house can create a health nightmare. President Trump has recently lowered/ weakened the standards for the amount of asbestos permitted. The danger of asbestos is similar to that of lead paint. Before you tear apart your house there [...]

Freehold History Destroyed by Preservation Commission & Architect

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Preserve Freehold History - Outcry by Residents News reports: The messages from residents were: "Once it's gone it's gone" and "Do the job you were entrusted to do - protect the town's historic resources and preserving the building is the only environmentally responsible approach”. This was the plea to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of [...]

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Repointing Brick – The Mason You Hire Can Destroy Your House

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Repointing brick or stone is not as simple as it sounds. It is probable that masonry repair work performed by professional masons can not only damage, but destroy old homes. You the homeowner and are responsible for protecting your home. You must therefore be knowledgable on this subject and know what to ask. Read on [...]

About Us – The Old House Guys

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Read about the Old House Guy website, why it was started, and the people behind it. What are our qualifications? Did you know we have experience in ghost hunting?  Television? Did you know my house was featured on an HGTV show? Watch the YouTube videos. Find out who that little doggy is in the corner […]

Killer Trees?

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Killer trees in Freehold NJ made the news with a devastating storm that came through late Saturday night.  The storm only lasted about 20 minutes with winds about 65 mph.  Many homes were crushed from falling trees. Note what was once a garage behind the trash can above. The photo below is the same house [...]