A big thank you to all of the bloggers who entered our Old House Blogger Contest. We will be reading entries this weekend and selecting our five favorites. These finalists will move on the the second round of the competition. As noted in the contest rules, we'll be judging entries on the following criteria: 1. Is your blog entry captivating and easy to read? 2. Is your blog entry appropriate for an audience ...

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Love writing about home renovations as much as doing actual home renovations? Got a home improvement-related blog post or story you're especially proud of? Enter it in the Old House Web Blogger Contest for a chance to win a $250 Lowe's gift certificate and the opportunity to be a paid contributor to the Old House Blog. How to Enter: Leave a comment on the contest page with a link to your ...

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This past weekend I went on the Society for Clinton Hill's 32nd anniversary historic house tour. I moved to this area of Brooklyn, NY, about a year ago and have been fascinated by the unique history, and the truly diverse current architectural, socioeconomic and ethnic make-up of the area. In a four or five block radius you'll find old brick factory buildings (like the one I live in), brownstones, limestones, ...

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