# October 3, 2015 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-october-3-2015/ - 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-october-3-2015/[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 September newsletter! Another busy month, as the weather cools down.  As you wrap up your summer projects, it’s time to start thinking about your fall and winter maintenance needs.  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) | | ## 󠀁[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) | | ## When a House is Demolished, More Than the Home is Lost | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/15155911596_91617edd7a_o-676x450-600x399.jpg) | Can we ever stop the rabid demolition? [Read more. ](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1473512-when-a-house-is-demolished-more-than-the-home-is-lost/) | | ![---](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/pinterest1.jpg) | ### Be careful when accenting trim. If you like a feature on your house and want to show it off by accenting it with a different color, chances you will make it look like it doesn’t belong.  | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | | | | | The client chose image #2 | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Book of the Month | | | [](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/146628644X/kenroginskihisto) | [Save America’s Windows ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/146628644X/kenroginskihisto) by John Leeke In this book John Leeke covers traditional methods and the latest in modern high-tech materials and techniques. This is a How-To book providing detailed instructions for the average homeowner to restore their windows. [ Click here for more info. ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/146628644X/kenroginskihisto) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Previous Blogs | | ## 󠀁[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) | | ## 󠀁[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) | | ## 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-october-3-2015/[unsubscribe_link])– [Edit your subscription ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-october-3-2015/[subscriptions_link]) Old House Guy, LLC Freehold, NJ | |