# October 2018 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-october-2018/ - Published: 2022-01-02T14:07:20-05:00 - Author: Mike Lysiak | The ultimate guide for the owner of a vintage home. | | | | | Display problems? [Open this email in your web browser. ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com?mailpoet_router&endpoint=view_in_browser&action=view&data=WzE2LCI1NGU3YzRmNGNkMmEiLDAsMCwxNCwxXQ) | | | | | | | | [ ⌊Banner1-600x115⌉ | | # **Old House Guy** # **Newsletter & Updates** | _Welcome to our October 2018 newsletter!_ | | | | _This month we would like to make you aware of the need for new storm windows. The new ones have low-e glass which provides the most insulation you can get. Interior storm windows are another option and allow your historic windows to be seen. _ | | | | _Storm windows for the first time will now be eligible for the Energy Star Rebate program starting in December._ | | | | _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!_ | | | | _Hope you enjoy our stuff!_ | | _Ken, Dan & Lucypooh_ | | [Contact us here ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/contact-us/) | | | | | | | ## Do you have Paint Color Schemes to share? | | | | | | ![Old House Restoration](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/new-color-300x400.jpg) | | | The photo above is a sample from my custom paint color chart. The colors you see were submitted by one of our readers. The body is a light almond color although it looks much lighter when posted here. | | | | On my color charts I have about 250 samples and I’m looking to add new color schemes and hoping you may have some good colors to share. I’m looking for a scheme with at least two colors or more – NO WHITE. Historic or contemporary. Please provide manufacturer and color name. A photo would help. Doesn’t have to be of the whole house just so I see the colors together. Please send to info@oldhouseguy.com . | | | ## 󠀁[Edison’s Concrete Houses ](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/thomas-edisons-concrete-houses?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=182843a97e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-182843a97e-63352105&ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_8_21_2018%29&mc)󠁿 | | [ ⌊Old House Restoration⌉ | | [ ⌊Old House Restoration⌉ | | | Thomas Edison is famous for investing many things. But he’s not so well known for concrete, despite being obsessed with the stuff.[ Read on. ](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/thomas-edisons-concrete-houses?utm_source=Atlas+Obscura+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=182843a97e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_08_21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f36db9c480-182843a97e-63352105&ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_8_21_2018%29&mc) | | | | | | | [ ⌊Old House Restoration⌉ | | | Learn more about new growth wood vs old growth wood in the article from [The Craftsman Blog here. ](https://www.facebook.com/Craftsmanblog/photos/a.774248142669710/1911044885656691/?type=3&theater) | | | | | | | | | | | [ ⌊all3sills-1⌉ | | ## 󠀁[Abatron Wood Filler ](https://www.abatron.com/)󠁿 | | | | | Wood and concrete repair products. | | | | I have personally used the Abatron | | wood filler many times. | | | | No other product compares to them. | | | | [Read more. ](https://www.abatron.com/) | | | | | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[DIY Storm Windows ](https://thecraftsmanblog.com/diy-storm-windows/?mc_cid=3217dc6da3&mc_eid=9a0e8e4134&fbclid=IwAR21hEM1VhKtme4kF_Wmme-AIcxt0ShisEeqhIVidq_CNJvY3fYd4QUeUOM)󠁿 | | [ ⌊Old House Restoration⌉ | | | From _Scott Sidler’s The Craftsman Blog_ – [Read on. ](https://thecraftsmanblog.com/diy-storm-windows/?mc_cid=3217dc6da3&mc_eid=9a0e8e4134&fbclid=IwAR21hEM1VhKtme4kF_Wmme-AIcxt0ShisEeqhIVidq_CNJvY3fYd4QUeUOM) | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[The House With Nobody In It ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/the-house-with-nobody-in-it/)󠁿 | | [ ⌊Old House Restoration⌉ | | | [Read about it here ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/the-house-with-nobody-in-it/). | | | | | | | ## Before & After Renderings | | ![victorian paint colors](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ before-4-1320x1165.jpg) | | ![Old Salem Gray](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1279-1320x1165. jpg) | | | The rendering above has the same colors as my house. | | | ![coral and green](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1405-1- 1320x1165.jpg) | | | | | | ## 󠀁[Just like the Addams Family House ](https://www.facebook.com/Curbed/videos/1549467615103162/)󠁿 | | [ ⌊Old House Restoration⌉ | | | [See the video. ](https://www.facebook.com/Curbed/videos/1549467615103162/) | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[Visit Our Store for Gifts ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/books/)󠁿 | | [ ⌊gift-banner-1⌉ | | | [Books and novelties that make a statement for the old house owner. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/books/) | | | | | | | ## The Old House Journal Magazine | | | | | | [ ⌊OldHouseJournal-200x257⌉ | | | Every old house owner must subscribe to The Old House Journal. | | 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. | | | | By browsing this magazine an interest and respect for old houses may develop. | | [Buy a subscription for someone here. ](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CQNKB8/kenroginskihisto) | | | | | | | | | | | ## Previous Blog Articles | | | | | | # Interior Storm Windows | | [ ⌊interior storm windows⌉ | | | What are Interior Storm Windows and why would anyone want to use them? Windows are the most important character defining feature of a home. Why hide them behind a storm window? With interior storm windows your beautiful original windows can shine in all their glory and still get the benefits of insulation and noise reduction. Interior storm windows are meant … | | [Read more ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/interior-storm-windows/) | | | | | | | | | | | # EStorm Windows | | [ ⌊WWII propaganda save energy⌉ | | | Aluminum storm windows are your best bet to not only save heat but protect your original windows from the elements. Protecting your window with a storm window also defers window maintenance. The secret to energy savings is to have storm windows with Low E glass. This is something that the older storm windows do not have. The secret to a … | | [Read more ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/storm-windows/) | | | | | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[Archive of Past Newsletters ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/oldhouseguy-newsletters/)󠁿 | | | Check our our archive of past newsletters [here. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/oldhouseguy-newsletters/) | | | | | | | ## 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. 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