# Newsletter – July 30, 2015 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-july-30-2015-2/ - Published: 2022-01-02T11:42:25-05:00 - Author: Mike Lysiak | | Display problems? [View this newsletter in your browser. ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-july-30-2015-2/[view_in_browser_link]) | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Banner1-600x115.jpg) | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## **Old House Guy ** ## **Newsletter & Updates** ###   _Welcome to our June and July newsletter. We skipped June since we have been extremely busy helping homeowners with their homes.  _Remember, your house is our priority. We will be honest with you and ONLY do work that will benefit your house._ _Enjoy our newsletter – hope you can learn from it!_ _Ken & Dan_ [Contact us here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/contact-us/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Old House Guy Article in Old House Journal Magazine Similar to an earlier blog article, I was asked by OHJ to write a 2 page article for their June house painting issue. If you don’t [subscribe to The Old House Journal ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CQNKB8/kenroginskihisto) I really recommend it.  | | | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[Keeping Cool & Warm the Natural Way ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/keeping-cool/)󠁿 | | | [⌊old-house-airconditioning⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/keeping-cool/) | Comfort today comes at a flip of a switch. But what did people do years ago? They were not as uncomfortable as we all think under all those clothes. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/keeping-cool/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[Historic Districts Improve Property Value ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/historic-districts-property-value/)󠁿 | | | [⌊historic district sign⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/historic-districts-property-value/) |   So many homeowners are fearful of the phrase “Historic District”.  This fear can result in a great loss financially. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/historic-districts-property-value/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## House Help | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Untitled-11-600x763.jpg) | A friend of mine who is an architect wrote this book to guide people and encourage them to restore their homes. This is a great resource for anyone with an old home. Lots of guidance, techniques, and examples. [Check it out here. ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0615609635/kenroginskihisto) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## OHG Curb Appeal | | This Victorian in Texas was stripped of its decoration long ago.  See the before and after images. Do you prefer the light trim or the dark trim? | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/victorian-porch-before1-600x400.jpg) | | | | | | | | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | This Italianate need dark bold trim colors or it will look washed out against the yellow brick. | | | | | | | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Bad Wood Finishes This article, although not about old houses. shows how manufacturers influence the consumer in a bad way. [Read more here. ](http://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/bad-wood-finishes) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## The Redstone Inn B&B [Check out some great photos here. ](https://plus.google.com/photos/117267760766058124029/albums/6163434234590079185/6163434270395662274?banner=pwa&pid=6163434270395662274&oid=117267760766058124029) | | | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Previous Blogs | | ## 󠀁[The Dollar House – Rehab Addict ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/dollar-house-rehab-addict/)󠁿 | | | [⌊rehab addict⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/dollar-house-rehab-addict/) | Nicole Curtis of the TV show Rehab Addict purchased this house for $1.00 Thanks to her the house was saved but compare the before and after photos.  See why the before photo looks better than the renovated after photo. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/dollar-house-rehab-addict/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[Interior Storm Windows ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/interior-storm-windows/)󠁿 | | | [⌊interior storm windows⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/interior-storm-windows/) |   It’s been a long hard winter and you’re probably planning improvements for next winter. Consider interior storm windows. What are Interior Storm Windows and why would anyone want to use them?   [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/interior-storm-windows/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[Pella Architect Series Windows ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/pella-architect-series-windows/)󠁿 | | | [⌊pella architect series window⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/pella-architect-series-windows/) | Pella Architect Series Windows brochure and website boasts: Built like fine furniture. Well one of our readers contacted me about her new Pella windows. She was not a happy customer – with good reason. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/pella-architect-series-windows/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ### 󠀁[Archive of Past Newsletters ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/oldhouseguy-newsletters/)󠁿 Check out our archive of past newsletters [here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/oldhouseguy-newsletters/). | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | _**If you know of someone that may benefit from our information, please forward this newsletter to them.  **_ _Thanks!_ _Ken & Dan_ [Contact us here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/contact-us/) | | | [⌊Facebook⌉](https://www.facebook.com/OldHouseGuy) | | | | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/wysija-newsletters/img/default-newsletter/newsletter/footer.png) | | | [Unsubscribe from the Old House Guy Newsletter ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-july-30-2015-2/[unsubscribe_link])– [Edit your subscription ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-july-30-2015-2/[subscriptions_link]) Old House Guy, LLC Freehold, NJ | |