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Understanding Classic Moldings – Part 2

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I have read many blog articles about how to improve a house with the use of molding. Adding a cornice with cove molding, embellishing window and door casings etc. are some examples. These blogs say to take different types of moldings and put them together to create a more ornate appearance. This all sounds great [...]

Accenting Victorian House Colors

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Accenting Victorian house colors is a good way to show off and allow viewers to appreciate the details and craftsmanship of Victorian architecture. The problem is that almost everyone agrees with this and tends to go overboard when painting their home. There are interesting architectural details that may seem Victorian to some people on all [...]

Historic House Vandalized with Plastic Siding etc.

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BEFORE: Beautiful historic house before being vandalized with plastic siding. AFTER: All the charm and character of this historic house are now gone. This quaint Freehold NJ  Main Street home was built sometime before 1901. It features original two-over-two windows with heavy designed window hoods on all sides of the house, real working shutters on [...]

Wood Window Repair & Restoration Contractors

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We have a  listing of Contractors for Wood Window Repair, Restoration, and Fabrication. Did you ever have your old Original Wood Windows repaired or restored or re-made? Are you in the window restoration business? I am compiling a listing of businesses that perform the above since people doing this type of work are hard to find. […]