# January 2019

- Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-january-2019/
- Published: 2022-01-02T14:09:48-05:00
- Author: Mike Lysiak

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# **Old House Guy**

# **Newsletter & Updates**

  |   _Welcome to our January 2019 newsletter!_

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  |   Our busy season is just starting to kick in. If you’re thinking about painting your house please let us know soon.

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  |   _Remember you can help save the character of other old homes by referring our website to friends, neighbors and your local historical society. Education is the best way to save history and to keep your neighborhood looking good! Follow us and do it right!_

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  |   _Hope you enjoy our stuff!_  |

  |   _Ken, Dan & Lucypooh_  |

  |   [Contact us here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/contact-us/)  |

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# Decorative Concrete Block

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  |   Decorative concrete blocks were the rage in house building from about 1890’s to the 1930’s.  These decorative concrete blocks came in an assortment of styles and sizes. They could be purchased from a local building supplier but most likely made right on the construction site. A concrete block machine could be ordered from the Sears catalog for $42.50 in 1910. …

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  |   [Read more ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/decorative-concrete-block/)  |

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## 󠀁[The Boston Molasses Flood ](https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/boston-molasses-flood-100-year-anniversary?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1d6db84750-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-1d6db84750-63352105&ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1)󠁿

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  |   99 years ago Boston was swept by a 40 foot tidal wave of molasses. [Read on. ](https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/boston-molasses-flood-100-year-anniversary?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1d6db84750-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-1d6db84750-63352105&ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1)  |

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## Reproduction Wallpaper Line from the 1930’s

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  |   See Bradbury & Bradbury’s new line of [wallpaper here ](https://www.bradbury.com/vintage_thirties.html).  |

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## Before & After Renderings

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  |   New steps are planned and a porch skirt.  |

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![pinterest](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/pinterest.jpg)

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  |   This house was a mess. Notice the house had cool green mixed with warm green. Tan was randomly placed without much thought. Thankfully the new homeowner cared about their house more.  |

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## 󠀁[Visit Our Store for Gifts ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/books/)󠁿

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  |   [Books and novelties that make a statement for the old house owner. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/books/)  |

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## The Old House Journal Magazine

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  |   Every old house owner must subscribe to The Old House Journal.

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  |   If you live in a town where your local government or code enforcement does not understand historic preservation, I suggest buying a gift subscription for them.

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  |   By browsing this magazine an interest and respect for old houses may develop.

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  |   [Buy a subscription for someone here. ](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CQNKB8/kenroginskihisto)  |

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## Previous Blog Articles

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# Introduction & History of Shutters

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  |   Exterior window shutters are taken for granted as an easy to install, quick fix to improve curb appeal. Unfortunately, few people understand the complexity of window shutters or the correct way of hanging shutters. What one thinks is a simple mistake will destroy a home’s curb appeal. Don’t let this happen to you! With historic wood shutters or plastic shutters, …

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  |   [Read more ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/shutters-introduction-history/)  |

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## 󠀁[Archive of Past Newsletters ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/oldhouseguy-newsletters/)󠁿

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  |   Check our our archive of past newsletters [here. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/oldhouseguy-newsletters/)  |

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## How We Can Help You and Your House

  |   Look around at your neighbor’s house. You know you can’t trust your home to your contractor. We will help you do it right. Your house is our priority.  |

  |   [Click to see what we can do for you. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/old-house-restoration-services/)  |

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  |   _**If you know of someone that may benefit from our information, please forward this newsletter to them. **_

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  |   _Thanks!_  |

  |   _Ken & Dan & Lucypooh_  |

  |   [Contact us here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/contact-us/)  |

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