Archive for April, 2012 | Old House Web Blog

Apr

26

2012

Montpelier: A lesson in historic sleuthing

By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing Writer
In: Technology, Old Houses, Old House Musings, Old House History, Historic Preservation

In 1901, members of the duPont family had big plans for their home in Virginia. The 1760 Federal was already impressive, but they wanted something a bit more.

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Apr

24

2012

How to destroy the planet from the comfort of your own home; Part 1

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

Homes exist to shelter us from storms, protect us from the elements, and keep us safe from nature. But, is nature safe from our homes?

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Apr

19

2012

The old-fashioned charm of pressed-tin ceilings

By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing Writer
In: Obsolete Design Elements, Technology, Home Improvement Tips, Historic Preservation, Old Houses

Tucked away in the tiny town of Centerville, TN is a cafe on the square. Breece's Cafe has long been a place of pride for the town, and it shows in the historic

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Apr

12

2012

Invisible HVAC for an old house?

By: Shannon Dauphin , Contributing Writer
In: Technology, Old Houses, Home Improvement Tips, Old House Construction

One of the biggest problems I ran into with old houses was the difficulty in cooling them. From the windows that were sealed shut with decades of paint to the

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Apr

04

2012

One dollar house: Steal or no deal?

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

You have likely seen the headlines that pop up from time to time: A house for sale, only one dollar! Sometimes it is a humble cabin that has seen much better

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