Saving Windows, Saving Money – a newly published report on energy performance of windows. The report analyzes do-it-yourself solutions such as window films and weather stripping to replacing older windows with new ones. [Read more]
How Psychology Can Improve Architecture
Why do some buildings exhilarate us and make us feel like we belong when looking at them while others can feel disharmonious? Our subconscious mind determines how we perceive architecture. What we see with our eyes interacts with our brains, consciously and unconsciously. Our brains process this data – this interplay dictates how our senses […]
Danger in Your Home
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
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 [...]
Repointing Brick – The Mason You Hire Can Destroy Your House
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 [...]