# September 2018 - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/newsletter/newsletter-september-2018/ - Published: 2022-01-02T14:06:11-05:00 - 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=WzE1LCI4ZWJmYzQyMDA4MGQiLDAsMCwxMywxXQ) | | | | | | | | [ ⌊Banner1-600x115⌉ | | # **Old House Guy** # **Newsletter & Updates** | _Welcome to our September 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._ | | | | _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/) | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[Exterior Storm Windows ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/storm-windows/)󠁿 | | [ ⌊WWII propaganda save energy⌉ | | | | | | | Winter will be here soon. Consider new storm windows with low-e glass for the best insulation in a color that matches your main window sash. An energy star tax rebate is definitely coming soon. [Read on. ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/storm-windows/) | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[Interior Storm Windows ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/interior-storm-windows/)󠁿 | | [ ⌊scarce600⌉ | | | Let your original window shine and get interior storm windows. An energy star tax rebate is definitely coming soon. 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Check out this website.) | | | | | | | ## Before & After Renderings | | ![barbershop-paint-scheme-Original-store-front1](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/ uploads/2018/09/barbershop-paint-scheme-Original-store-front1.jpg) | | ![Barbershop Apr 2018](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Barbershop- Apr-2018.jpeg) | | ![Loup City Hanshew Barbershop New Look May 2018](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp- content/uploads/2018/09/Loup-City-Hanshew-Barbershop-New-Look-May-2018.jpeg) | | | At one time this building in Nebraska was a barber shop. Now it is the headquarters for the Sherman County Historical Society. This is an actual photo – not my rendering. | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[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 | | # Financial Hardship for Historic Homeowners | | [ ⌊historic neighborhood⌉ | | | Owning a house new or old is expensive. Many homeowners see maintenance issues and know they should be addressed but frequently put it off. The problem is that these maintenance issues quickly become large expensive repairs. As a steward of an old house, this homeowner is being irresponsible and making a foolish financial decision. This repair now becomes expensive and … | | [Read more ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/financial-hardship-historic-house/) | | | | | | | | | | | # Walkway Lighting vs. Landscape Lighting | | [ ⌊walkway pathway lighting⌉ | | | Walkway lighting seems to be the rage for the average house these days. Did you ever wonder why you see walkway lighting on an average house and not on a more well-to-do house? Homeowners of more substantial homes use landscape lighting to highlight some of their landscaping and the house – never the walkway. Using walkway lighting fixtures on the … | | [Read more ](http://www.oldhouseguy.com/walkway-lighting/) | | | | | | | | | | | ## 󠀁[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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