If you’re looking at a complicated restoration or upgrade to your home, you may find yourself hiring an architect. You may think you only need an architect for a custom-designed new home. However, a significant change to floor plans and structure means an architect is...
Oh no. Isn’t it a drag? You’re halfway through a major restoration when you completely run out of money!! you can’t pay the contractor his workers are discontent everything grinds to a halt What are you going to do?? Why not just do it yourself...
Finding authentic materials when you are renovating a house can be a feat. This is especially true if your home is a historic property. So, what is a homeowner with a love of old houses to do? Luckily, there are plenty of places to find authentic materials for...
So, you’ve found the house of your dreams. Or, at least, you think it could be the house of your dreams after a whole lot of hard work. The only problem is that you can’t afford it. Is there any way to buy and fix historic properties when your bank account...
So, you are thinking about restoring a historic house. You’ve either found a house that you simply have to have or maybe you are still on the hunt for the perfect place. You’re ready to take the plunge. Now what? Well, now the fun starts. Things are about...
Renovating their house to period accuracy is the dream of many historic homeowners. The pleasure of bringing a treasured old home back to its former glory is unique. It can seem an overwhelming task. But those who are up to the challenge are cultural heroes. Restoring...