Archive for October, 2011 | Old House Web Blog

Oct

27

2011

Is that old house really haunted?

By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing Writer
In: Old House Musings, Old House Construction, Old Houses

Shortly after moving into my first fixer-upper old house, my daughter came into my bedroom in the middle of the night, blanket clutched in her fist, eyes wide

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Oct

25

2011

iPhone Godfathers create coolest thermostat ever

By: Matt Grocoff , Contributing Writer
In: Historic Preservation, Technology, In The News, Home Improvement Tips, Green Renovations

Today I found another thermostat that really does have an Apple pedigree. The guys who helped create the iPod and iPhone have come up with a product so pretty it makes Tyra Banks insecure.

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Oct

20

2011

Preservation wins again in Beverly Hills

By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing Writer
In: House Styles, Old Houses, In The News, Old House Construction, Historic Preservation

The exclusive enclaves of the rich and famous don't often include older homes. Places like Beverly Hills and Malibu are proud of ultra-modern abodes that suit

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Oct

13

2011

Old windows and new hardware

By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing Writer
In: Old House Musings, Home Improvement Tips, Old Houses, House Styles, Historic Preservation

Back when I was learning about old window repair and what it took to make those antique beauties look and work like new again, I was confronted not only with

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Oct

12

2011

3 Green gadgets Steve Jobs would've loved

By: Matt Grocoff , Contributing Writer
In: Home Improvement Tips, Technology, Green Renovations, Historic Preservation, Old Houses

Steve Jobs used design to change the world. He created the products needed to get us to a future he imagined. Steve Jobs insisted that, like a refrigerator, Mac products were appliances; you shouldn't need to know much to use one. Here's 3 elegant green gadgets that he would have loved.

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