Brooklyn Brownstone Preservation Victory: One Year Later
Four brownstones on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn were nearly destroyed in 2010 when a load-bearing cellar wall crumbled. Through quick, emergency intervention they were saved. A year later, construction continues.
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What to Look for When Comparing Mortgage Loans
Make sure you compare several home loan products before choosing a lender. Here's what you need to know when choosing the right mortgage loan.
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Restore or Replace? The Options for Old Windows
Choosing between repairing and replacing a window isn't just a matter of architecture vs. energy efficiency. We'll help you understand the trade-offs.
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How old are America's houses? The surprising results of our old house poll
Our January 2000 poll asks OHW visitors the age of their houses. Here's how the results compare with U.S. housing in general
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Green renovation expert for Old House Web
Old house, new energy: ditch your utility company.
Utility companies work on a centralized model, and for one hundred years have relied on legal monopolies to ensure that they make a profit. They build giant, central, and unhealthy power plants designed to. More »
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The little room upstairs
Many homes from the late Victorian era have a small room upstairs. Find out the history behind these rooms.More »
Small kitchen designs work when flexibility is designed in. This great example also incorporates Green features.
Reclaimed wood is a great combination of beauty and eco-friendliness. We feature a unique staircase fashioned from reclaimed timbers.
Installing insulation is simplest and most effective Green Renovation you can do. Here's some facts on insulation and old homes.
