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Although it depends on who you ask, it's safe to say that the real estate market is not doing well. It may seem counter-intuitive, but now is a great time to

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It's been a while since I've had time to catch up on the goings on in the world of historic preservation. After spending a few hours doing just that this

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Many preservationists proudly assert that “old homes are the greenest homes.” While old homes start with an embodied energy advantage over even “green” new homes, the energy used to operate them quickly burns any historical savings unless the structures undergo deep energy retrofits.

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As a veteran and someone who has had close friends make the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country, Memorial Day has always had special meaning. The

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If there was ever a time when best-laid plans go awry, it's during an old house restoration. The first time I embarked on renovation of a home, I thought I

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