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The House That Time Forgot

March 4, 2015 by Ken Roginski 1 Comment

Mother and sons keep family home frozen in the 1920s for 70 YEARS with original decoration, food and furniture! Bathroom sink unused since 1932. The house is located in the United Kingdom. After William Straw senior died suddenly in 1932, his grief-stricken family decided to leave the house as it was. Now owned by the National [...]

Secret Passages and Hidden Rooms

October 17, 2014 by Ken Roginski 4 Comments

When I think of secret passages and hidden rooms, old movies with large old mansions first come to mind. There are currently re-runs of shows like Dark Shadows . When I was younger, I would dream that someday I would have a big old house with a secret passage that I could hide in. Well [...]

Circa Magazine Interviews Old House Guy

April 8, 2014 by Ken Roginski 2 Comments

Circa Magazine is an online magazine featuring lots of great information and stories for the old house owner and lover. Elizabeth Finkelstein is the founder and published an interview about the restoration of my 1910 home. Check it out here: A Victorian Time Capsule in Freehold New Jersey and don’t forget to check out the […]

Watching Old Movies for Old Home Decorating and Design

February 25, 2014 by Ken Roginski 6 Comments

Old Home Decorating should be done tastefully and with care. Choosing an appropriate period in history to match your house is the first step. To give your guests the feel you want there is quite a bit you will need to understand. Of course if you have a vintage home you do not have to […]

The House That Time Forgot

Secret Passages and Hidden Rooms

Circa Magazine Interviews Old House Guy

Watching Old Movies for Old Home Decorating and Design

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