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Bill Kibbel is a contributing writer and review editor for The Old House Web. Bill is an inspector and consultant that specializes in historic buildings with Tri-County Inspections . He has inspected more than 10,000 buildings between 100 and 350 years old and has been a consultant to historic sites in several States. Bill is a veteran old-house owner and restorer and has been contributing to OHW since 2001. For a full list of Bill's columns visit The Home Inspector in our How-To Advice section. Bill welcomes questions for possible future blog posts and articles. You may contact him at wkibbel(at)oldhouseweb.com

The Henry Antes House

By: Bill Kibbel, Contributing Writer
In: Old House History, house styles, old house construction, old house terminology

Built in 1736, the Henry Antes house sits on a 34 acre plantation now owned by the Goschenhoppen Historians, Inc. Once every year the property is packed with visitors to the Goschenhoppen folk festival. The festival is a large living history presentation of early Pennsylvania German culture. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992. It qualified not only as a well preserved example of early 18th century German ...

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Sep

Historic Metal Roof – From Scratch!

By: Bill Kibbel, Contributing Writer
In: home improvement tips, old house construction

I wanted to install a standing seam metal roof on my porch. I’ve repaired and restored them, but I’ve never installed one. From inspections, I had a pretty good understanding of installation practices that work. I also study and research historic building materials and methods as part of my career - and for fun. I have a nice collection of old books, some with great illustrations. Looking at prefabricated, pre-finished roof ...

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Aug

The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference

By: Bill Kibbel, Contributing Writer
In: In the News, home improvement tips, old house construction, old houses

The first conference of its kind for restoration professionals, historic building owners and enthusiasts was held in Boston in 1993. It was called the Restoration Show and focused mainly on traditional building products and services. The show’s popularity grew quickly, along with the amount of vendors and presenters. In 2000, the show was purchased by Restore Media, LLC, which also now owns Old House Journal, Traditional Building and Period Homes ...

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Other Posts:
Ten Minutes Could Save Two Grand
Dutch Colonial Homes Part 2
The Real Dutch Colonial Home Part 1
Their House is a Museum When People Come to See ‘em
Newel Posts and Newel Postlore
Sagging Beams and Sloping Floors
The Henry Antes House
Historic Metal Roof – From Scratch!
The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
Gas Lighting - Beyond the City
Adding On To An Old House
The Italianate Style
The Thomas Massey House, Built 1696 - Broomal, PA
Leave It to Beaver Board
Your New Roof Leaks? The case of the missing reglet.
Receiving Stolen Property
Old House Electrical Concerns
Adaptive Reuse is the Ultimate “Green”
Copper for roofing, flashings and gutters - not my first choice
Cisterns - Historic Water Conservation
The History of Coal Heating
What’s That Under My Slate Roof?
The Castle Built From Asbestos
The Spite House
The American Foursquare
Adding Wall Insulation
Converting a Church into a Residence
Safe Attic Stairs
How to Insulate a Finished Attic
Historic Sidewalks
Whitewash: An Historic Cover-up
Does Some Attic Insulation Contain Asbestos?
Tips for Using a Ladder Safely
Pent Roofs — An Endangered Species
Old House Has Community Seeing Pink (and Purple)
Poisonous Plaster?
The Front Porch in America
Taxpayer Buildings
Fireplace Safety
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