The new old house is all about historical details meeting modern conveniences. Here's what that funny phrase means and how you might use its ideals.
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Is radon gas a threat to your old house?
By: Shannon Lee , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Inspection, Old Houses, Home Improvement Tips, Old House Terminology
On a distant corner of my grandparent's farm, there was a slab of concrete in the middle of a field. When I was very young, I fancied it was a landing pad for
Adventures in old house window repair
By: Shannon Lee , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Construction, Home Improvement Tips, Old House Terminology, Old House Musings, Green Renovations
When I bought my 1901 Victorian treasure, one of the selling points was the gorgeous old windows. In the back of the house, where I planned to create an office
Why Living in a Historic District Isn't For Everyone
By: JoVon Sotak , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Terminology, In The News
There's an ongoing debate about what makes a house historic versus what just makes it old. Conrad offers his view in his post, What Defines Historic? and
Dutch Colonial Homes Part 2
By: Bill Kibbel , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Inspection, Obsolete Design Elements, Old House Construction, Old House Terminology, House Styles, Old House History
In a previous post, I discussed a significant structural feature of many early Dutch homes that resulted in a specific form of house. Below are some other
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