Welcome to Old House AuthorityWelcome to Old House Authority, where we connect property owners with preservation professionals to ensure the historically appropriate rehabilitation of old houses. Many skilled craftsmen and specialists work independently and are not easy to find. For them, we serve as advocates and promoters, helping to preserve their knowledge and skills while preventing the mistakes in renovation that too often diminish the historic and architectural integrity of old houses.
Got Columns?If you’ve got columns - interior or exterior - you’ve got a distinctive architectural feature well worth preserving. But, before you repair or replace them make sure you understand the finer nuances of their design, proportion, profile and materials. Read more >>
Ask the Authority - Working with PlasterQuestion - The plaster in my house is riddled with cracks. Is it worth the trouble to repair it, or would it be wiser to go ahead and replace it?
Planting Shade Trees: Landscaping to Save EnergyHere’s a thought: according to the U.S. Forest Service, fifty million shade trees planted in strategic, energy-saving locations could eliminate the need for seven 100-megawatt power plants. Read more >> |
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