# July 30, 2015 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-july-30-2015/ - 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/[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 Journal Reader Request** ###   **Hi and thank you for requesting information from us through The Old House Journal reader service card you completed.**  _Here you will receive educational information that will help you and your house._ _If you haven’t already, [please visit our website here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/)._ _You can help save the character of other old homes by referring our website to friends and neighbors and your local historical society. Education is the best way to save history!_ _We also offer virtual services. Your house is our priority. We ONLY do what is right for your house. [See our portfolio ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/portfolio/)._ _Meanwhile enjoy and learn from our monthly newsletter._ _Hope you enjoy our stuff!_ _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/[unsubscribe_link])– [Edit your subscription ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-july-30-2015/[subscriptions_link]) Old House Guy, LLC Freehold, NJ | |