# November 10, 2015 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-november-10-2015/ - 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-november-10-2015/[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 Guy ** ## **Newsletter & Updates** ###   _Welcome to our October newsletter! Another busy month, as the weather cools down.  It’s not too soon to be thinking about projects for next year and we are here to guide you to do it right. If you’re thinking of changing your house colors, why not take house pictures after leaves have fallen?  You’ll be one step ahead of the game and you won’t have to go outside in a blizzard!  _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) | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/witch-house1.jpg) | Salem Massachusetts is a great place to visit in October. This was my first time there. The photo above is a graphically modified photo combining a cemetery and a house into one photo. The house is known as Salem’s Witch House (1675). The architectural style is known as First Period, the earliest style found in New England. | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[New Homeowners Undo Historic Restoration ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/homeowners-undo-historic-restoration/)󠁿 | | | [⌊preservation easement⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/homeowners-undo-historic-restoration/) | You worked so hard restoring your house but had to sell it. Now the new owners un-did all your work. Can anything be done to preserve your legacy? See a sad slideshow of what happened and learn what can be done. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/homeowners-undo-historic-restoration/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[Historic Restoration of a Haunted House ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/haunted-house/)󠁿 | | | [⌊Historic Restoration of a Haunted House⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/haunted-house/) | This deserted historic building looks haunted and is in danger of demolition. See how historic restoration can give our old Victorian homes for sale a chance at a new life. This “haunted house” looks friendly after being restored. As you can see, this house has been deserted and neglected for quite a few years. It’s run down condition makes it … [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/haunted-house/) | | ## 󠀁[Secret Passages and Hidden Rooms ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/secret-passages/)󠁿 | | | [⌊secret passages⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/secret-passages/) | Secret passageways and hidden rooms are not only for movies.   See how you can make your closet into a hidden room. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/secret-passages/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## OHG Curb Appeal | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pinterest3.jpg) | ### When choosing paint colors, don’t be afraid of dark colors. Once on your house they will look much lighter. Without contrast the features on this house will look muddy. When painting exteriors many homeowners will return to the paint store to have their color darkened while interiors paint is usually lightened. | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Book of the Month | | | | | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Previous Blogs | | ## 󠀁[Woman’s Shirtwaist Fashion & Architecture ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/shirtwaist-architecture/)󠁿 | | | [⌊shirtwaist architecture⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/shirtwaist-architecture/) | Women’s fashion and architecture came together in home design during the early 20th century. The women’s shirtwaist, a very popular style during the late 19th and early 20th centuries,  is widely known as the Gibson girl look. Well this style was so popular that it was introduced to buildings of the time creating a new look for homes called shirtwaist … [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/shirtwaist-architecture/) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## 󠀁[Marvin Window Reviews ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/marvin-window-reviews/)󠁿 | | | [⌊marvin window reviews⌉](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/marvin-window-reviews/) | Marvin Windows, Marvin Integrity Windows, Marvin Infinity Windows. If you’re window shopping and looking at Marvin Windows, these are product lines you’ll see on their website.  What are the differences?  We will explain and let you know which to avoid. [Read more. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/marvin-window-reviews/) | | ![---](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) | | ## How We Can Help You & 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/) | | ![---](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-november-10-2015/[unsubscribe_link])– [Edit your subscription ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-november-10-2015/[subscriptions_link]) Old House Guy, LLC Freehold, NJ | |