There are a lot of bad replacement windows out there and that is because most homeowners do not know or care how bad windows will change the appearance of their house. The window salesperson is usually a first level salesperson who will say anything just to get you to purchase windows from them. There are […]
Thermally Modified Wood
I try to get my larger projects completed by end of June to better enjoy the summer and here it is July and I am way behind! My current project is the restoration of a large attic dormer window with 20 True Divided Lights. During the winter I noticed rain entering the window lights, so [...]
Does Air Conditioning Make Architects Lazy?
How to live without air conditioning in a new house? New houses are not designed to be without air conditioning. If you don't understand how to live without air conditioning in a new house you are right - you really can't. According to the author of the article below, “Air Conditioning not only makes architects [...]
Replacement Window vs Old Window – Energy Analysis
A report has been produced comparing the Cumulative Energy Use of Historic Windows versus Contemporary Windows. [Read more]
How YOU can Help Save Our Old Homes
You can help save our old homes. Promote history with this shirt. Our old homes are slowly being destroyed because homeowners have been brainwashed by advertisements to replace their historic wood windows and wood siding etc. Now's our time to fight back! Spread the word! Let the public know the value of old wood windows [...]