# September 2, 2015 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-september-2-2015/ - 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-september-2-2015/[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 August newsletter.   _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) | | ## 󠀁[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) | | ## 󠀁[Well-Proportioned Trim ](http://www.finehomebuilding.com/design/departments/drawing-board/well-proportioned-trim.aspx?lookup=auto&V27&V28&V29&V30&V31&V32&V33&V34&V35&V55&V56&Taun_Per_Flag=True&utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=eletter&utm_content=fhb_eletter&utm_campaign=fine-homebuilding-eletter)󠁿 | | | [⌊See room with wood trim.⌉](http://www.finehomebuilding.com/design/departments/drawing-board/well-proportioned-trim.aspx?lookup=auto&V27&V28&V29&V30&V31&V32&V33&V34&V35&V55&V56&Taun_Per_Flag=True&utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=eletter&utm_content=fhb_eletter&utm_campaign=fine-homebuilding-eletter) | **If you like the trim in this room, you like bad design.** See how a well-proportioned trim can improve this room. [Click here to see. ](http://www.finehomebuilding.com/design/departments/drawing-board/well-proportioned-trim.aspx?lookup=auto&V27&V28&V29&V30&V31&V32&V33&V34&V35&V55&V56&Taun_Per_Flag=True&utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=eletter&utm_content=fhb_eletter&utm_campaign=fine-homebuilding-eletter) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## OHG Curb Appeal | | | ![](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/52.jpg) | ### **The Battle of Light vs Dark Colors.**  Duplex living can be difficult especially when your neighbor has different thoughts about color. My client on the left prefers the more authentic color scheme to the nice but more contemporary lighter colors to the right. Notice the building on the right has new reproduction windows while the left side has some originals. The dark sash is more visible against a light curtain but notice the difference in the window configuration. The replacements on the right are obviously a very poor version of what they should be. | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Book of the Month | | | [](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0486263207/kenroginskihisto) | This is a reprint of a 1910 Sears Builder’s Catalog. Just because you don’t have a Sears House, doesn’t mean your home didn’t have Sears hardware and products. Books such as these are a great resource for the old house owner. I have the same door knobs and hinges featured in the book throughout my house. [Click here for more info. ](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0486263207/kenroginskihisto) | | ![---](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/wysija/dividers/solid.jpg) | | ## Previous Blogs | | ## 󠀁[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) | | ## 󠀁[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) | | ## 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-september-2-2015/[unsubscribe_link])– [Edit your subscription ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-september-2-2015/[subscriptions_link]) Old House Guy, LLC Freehold, NJ | |