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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Historic preservation still going strong
By: Conrad Neuf , Contributing WriterIn: Uncategorized, Old House Musings, In The News, Historic Preservation
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
How to destroy the planet from the comfort of your own home; Part 2
By: Matt Grocoff , Contributing WriterIn: Uncategorized, Old Houses, Obsolete Design Elements, Old House Construction, Old House Musings, Green Renovations, Old House History, Historic Preservation
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.
Preservation of our National Battlefield Parks
By: Conrad Neuf , Contributing WriterIn: In The News, Old House History, Historic Preservation, Uncategorized, Old Houses, Old House Musings
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
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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