by Sarah MacManus | Feb 18, 2018 | Exterior, Victorian
If you’re restoring an old home, you may find yourself replacing a slate roof. Slate is an extremely durable material, and a roof tiled with slate can last hundreds of years. They are on many historic homes throughout the northeast united states. Some slate roofs have...
by Architecture Restoration Team | Dec 25, 2017 | Victorian
Victorian homes are beautiful. Their spires and turrets and ornate details make them aspirational fixtures of residential architecture, but their age means a lot of upkeep. For lovers of these old homes, like the one featured here, nothing is more satisfying than...
by Jess Faraday | Dec 25, 2017 | Victorian
Victorian houses date from the early nineteenth to the early twentieth century. Each is as beautiful and interesting as the others when restored well. If you are considering a project or just love the look, we found restored Victorian houses you won’t want to...
by Jess Faraday | Dec 24, 2017 | Exterior, Finishing Touches, Victorian
Before you begin planning your Victorian landscaping project, it helps to understand the period. The reign of Queen Victoria, from 1837 to 1901, was a time of contrasts. A rigid social class system divided society. The upper and middle classes lived by a set of strict...
by April Louise Childers | Dec 24, 2017 | Renovate, Victorian
To many, owning a Queen Anne style house is the dream of a lifetime. But getting the opportunity to live that dream doesn’t always come easy. Quite often, realizing the dream of owning one of these magnificent homes means renovating a fixer-upper. Sometimes, these...
by April Louise Childers | Dec 16, 2017 | Resources, Victorian
Gothic architecture comes with a distinct elegance and sometimes mystery. And the Revival era that lasted almost a century has added even more style to it. Take a look below and let yourself be amazed by some of the most amazing gothic revival houses in the world....
