Old House Resources of Interest
Index By Type
Table of Contents.
- Blogs and Articles
- How-to and Reference
- Local/Regional Resources of Interest
- National Resources of Interest
- Photo Archives
- Social Media Sites
- YouTube Videos
- About Buying, Selling, and Moving
Blogs and Articles.
Resource No. 1084
20 Greatest Architects
Compiled by Rethinking the Future, a platform for Architects to seek inspiration, criticism and development.20 Greatest Architects
Resource No. 1087
50 Greatest Buildings in the World
Architectural Digest rounds up architectural gems from around the world that you'll be glad you've seen when you look back on your travels.50 Greatest Buildings in the World
Resource No. 1096
A Guide to Researching the History of a House
From HomeAdvisor, a comprehensive to online and other resources for uncovering the history of your old house. Happy hunting!A Guide to Researching the History of a House
Resource No. 1059
Captivating Houses
A site specially created for all of those wonderful people out there who are captivated by old houses, just like I am! I hope you find the old house of your dreams! So spend as much time as you want looking at these captivating old houses! Browse, indulge, and fall in love with your dream home!Captivating Houses
Resource No. 233
The Craftsman Blog
This website contains tutorials and plenty of articles about historic home repair, style and life. It's geared toward empowering and teaching homeowners how to care for and maintain their historic homes.visit www.thecraftsmanblog.com
The Craftsman Blog
Resource No. 1121
Happy DIY Home
Welcome to Happy DIY Home, the home and garden authority. We curate only the highest quality home improvement content. Our writers include master gardeners, interior designers, professional contractors / handyman, and home improvement experts with significant personal and/or professional experience. Have a look around and as always feel free to reach out anytime if you have suggestions, ideas or questions!visit happydiyhome.com
Happy DIY Home
Resource No. 364
Hooked on Houses
Hooked on Houses is a very popular house blog, ranked in the top 100 Wordpress blogs.visit hookedonhouses.net
Hooked on Houses
Resource No. 1111
How To Maintain Your Chimney And Pick The Right Firewood
It’s important to keep your chimney clean and in good repair, and it’s also vital to consider the quality and quantity of fuel that you have on hand. All logs may look roughly alike, but some burn better than others, and taking a little time to find the best fuel may save you money and aggravation in the long term.How To Maintain Your Chimney And Pick The Right Firewood
Resource No. 1100
How to Use Vinegar to Clean Almost Everything
Vinegar offers a number of benefits for people looking to keep a clean, fresh-smelling space that is safe for children and pets. Knowing how to clean with vinegar (and how not to) can give old house owners the information they need to take advantage of this traditional cleaning option.How to Use Vinegar to Clean Almost Everything
Resource No. 1123
How You Came to Be
How You Came to Be is a Youtube channel that explores the history of old homes using historic records to tell the story of the people who once lived there.email howyoucame2b@gmail.com
visit our YouTube Channel
How You Came to Be
Resource No. 365
Landmark Services Blog
Blog focusing on general contractors specializing in restorations, renovations, and additions to historic New England houses, barns, and churches.phone 508-533-8393
Landmark Services Blog
Resource No. 366
Old House Tours
An oldhouses.com favorite! Follow John Werry as he travels across the US discovering beautiful historic homes. John documents his travels by photo and video and encourages fellow historic home lovers to send in their own pictures of their favorite old houses.email info@oldhousetours.com
visit oldhousetours.com
Old House Tours
Resource No. 771
OldStoneHouses.com
This blog is dedicated to telling stories about old stone homes and cottages.email oldstonehouses@gmail.com.
visit oldstonehouses.com
OldStoneHouses.com
Resource No. 234
This Old House
This Old House Online is your source for expert advice on home improvement, remodeling and decorating. Ideas on everything from kitchen and bath to yard and garden. From America's first and favorite home improvement series.email online_editor@thisoldhouse.com
visit www.thisoldhouse.com
This Old House
Resource No. 1058
Top 37 Parks To Visit Before You Die
We recently put together an in-depth resource listing 37 stunning national parks you should visit before you die. We included useful tips on where to go, what to do and much more. It's quite a bit different than the other articles you see on the web about this topic.Top 37 Parks To Visit Before You Die
Resource No. 1043
Victorian Shadows
San Francisco is home to a variety of residential architectural styles, but it is perhaps best known elsewhere for its Victorian homes, both grand and modest. Wooden Window has just created a new video exploring our legacy of Victorian residential restoration through the eyes of a builder with 50 years recreating Victorian facades, an architect specializing in residential preservation, and a homeowner who partnered with both of them to return her stuccoed-over home to its former glory.phone 415 994-4840
email steve.b@woodenwindow.com
Victorian Shadows
Resource No. 1101
What to Know When Adding or Updating Kitchen Cabinets
This guide will explore each aspect of kitchen cabinet replacement and refinishing to help you make a positive impact on your kitchen for years to come.What to Know When Adding or Updating Kitchen Cabinets
How-to and Reference.
Resource No. 1096
A Guide to Researching the History of a House
From HomeAdvisor, a comprehensive to online and other resources for uncovering the history of your old house. Happy hunting!A Guide to Researching the History of a House
Resource No. 899
Antiques Roadshow
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW puts the reality in reality television! Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW marks its 20th season in 2016. A 13-time Emmy® Award-nominee and recent Critics' Choice Award-nominee, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is PBS's most-watched ongoing series.Antiques Roadshow
Resource No. 235
Architectural Metalwork Care & Maintenance Guides
Passionate about the preservation of historic architectural iron and metalwork these helpful guides describe maintenance plans for all types of architectural and ornamental metalwork that you may be responsible for the care of, including leaded lights and stained glass, metal casement windows, rainwater systems and wrought or cast iron gates railings and balconies.phone
Architectural Metalwork Care & Maintenance Guides
Resource No. 1041
Asbestos Abatement Guide
The mineral asbestos was used in the construction of homes until the 1980s. When someone is exposed to asbestos they are forever at risk of developing mesothelioma cancer. The Mesothelioma Center recently created a guide as a resource to help people understand why it's dangerous to remove asbestos on their own.phone 407 569-3178
email dsides@asbestos.com
Asbestos Abatement Guide
Resource No. 1094
Asbestos Safety
A guide for households/individuals who want to learn more about asbestos in homes, how to identify it, and different methods of abatement.Asbestos Safety
Resource No. 1009
Basement Guides
Basement Guides is a dedicated resource that focuses on all of your basement related needs. The guides range from home safety to repairing old and damaged parts of your home.visit www.basementguides.com
Basement Guides
Resource No. 1134
Bedford Fine Art Gallery
Original Fine Art for the Ultimate in Victorian Home Decor. 30+ years of experience in helping you find the perfect painting. We believe in the Decorating Golden rule: live with what you love. What catches your eye?phone 724-459-0612
Bedford Fine Art Gallery
Resource No. 1097
Common Wiring Issues at Home
In this guide, readers will learn some common symptoms of faulty wiring. You'll learn how to identify and resolve common issues associated with old wiring. We'll discuss the difference between aluminum and copper wiring and safety issues every homeowner should be aware of.Common Wiring Issues at Home
Resource No. 619
DIY Network
The network's award-winning website, www.diynetwork.com, is a leader in the Nielsen Online Home and Garden category and features multiple resources, including thousands of do-it-yourself home improvement projects, expert advice, how-to videos and images, and user-friendly reference guides with step-by-step instructions.visit www.diynetwork.com
DIY Network
Resource No. 1121
Happy DIY Home
Welcome to Happy DIY Home, the home and garden authority. We curate only the highest quality home improvement content. Our writers include master gardeners, interior designers, professional contractors / handyman, and home improvement experts with significant personal and/or professional experience. Have a look around and as always feel free to reach out anytime if you have suggestions, ideas or questions!visit happydiyhome.com
Happy DIY Home
Resource No. 611
HGTV.com
Take a fresh approach to the way you live with HGTV. You'll find ideas and inspiration to transform your space, and the expert help you need to accomplish it.visit www.hgtv.com
HGTV.com
Resource No. 1124
HistoricFunding.com
The most comprehensive database of funding sources available for historic preservation and restoration, cultural resource management, and the arts.visit HistoricFunding.com
HistoricFunding.com
Resource No. 1023
HistoricPreservation.com
HistoricPreservation.com is an invitation-only, human-curated, online marketplace and specification platform comprised of and developed for buyers, sellers, and specifiers of high quality Historic Preservation and Restoration related products and services.HistoricPreservation.com
Resource No. 1086
The History of Concrete
Did you ever wonder where concrete originated and how it came to be everywhere in modern life? There’s a long and impressive history behind this important building material, beginning thousands of years ago, even before the Egyptian pyramids, spanning through the time of the Romans’ unprecedented structures, and reaching forward into modern construction. This article takes a look at what concrete is (and isn’t), how it came into being, how it played a part in creating the great cities and monumental buildings of the world, and how it shapes our lives every day.The History of Concrete
Resource No. 356
Homescape Improvement
Deals with all of the issues of owning, decorating and creating a home.Homescape Improvement
Resource No. 1100
How to Use Vinegar to Clean Almost Everything
Vinegar offers a number of benefits for people looking to keep a clean, fresh-smelling space that is safe for children and pets. Knowing how to clean with vinegar (and how not to) can give old house owners the information they need to take advantage of this traditional cleaning option.How to Use Vinegar to Clean Almost Everything
Resource No. 654
Howstuffworks.com
Home improvement is much easier when you are well-informed. Learn about home improvement, home safety and home maintenance.Howstuffworks.com
Resource No. 637
Instructables.com
Do-it-yourselfers share instructions on everything!visit www.instructables.com
Instructables.com
Resource No. 1002
The Life of Old Houses: A Blog
This blog is about life in old houses, and how these houses and other historic buildings shape our society. by Joe Copley, founder, OldHouses.comThe Life of Old Houses: A Blog
Resource No. 353
The Lost Arts Collaborative
The Lost Arts Collaborative is a preservation organization that assists lost arts practitioners, artisans and groups with web based collaborative platform (portal) that allows the community members to create courses, manage projects and aggregate community knowledge.phone 978-456-8256
email info@LostArtsNA.org
The Lost Arts Collaborative
Resource No. 655
Lowe's How to Library
Large reference for DIY projects.Lowe's How to Library
Resource No. 357
The Natural Handyman
The Natural Handyman is a feast of home repair help, humor and encouragement with hundreds of unique articles, links, local handyman directory, contests and FREE newsletter!visit www.naturalhandyman.com
The Natural Handyman
Resource No. 658
Oldhouse.info
oldhouse info aims to explain why old houses need a different approach to modern buildings when repairing and decorating.visit oldhouse.info
Oldhouse.info
Resource No. 355
OldHouseGuy.com
Restoration stories and advice from someone who has done plenty of them.visit www.oldhouseguy.com
OldHouseGuy.com
Resource No. 1099
Radon Protection: Due Diligence
The process of buying a home requires a good amount of investigation, even in the best of situations. When there are concerns that may be hidden or invisible, that just makes it even more important for those looking to buy a home to perform their due diligence.Radon Protection: Due Diligence
Resource No. 1098
Silverfish Identification, Prevention, and Removal Tips
Although harmless to humans, silverfish can damage many starchy materials and items within the home. Learning how to prevent and get rid of silverfish is important information for all homeowners to know.Silverfish Identification, Prevention, and Removal Tips
Resource No. 354
Tin Roofing Blog
Blog for saving vintage standing seam roofing, embossed tin shingles and copper roofing.visit tinroofing.blogspot.com
Tin Roofing Blog
Resource No. 1101
What to Know When Adding or Updating Kitchen Cabinets
This guide will explore each aspect of kitchen cabinet replacement and refinishing to help you make a positive impact on your kitchen for years to come.What to Know When Adding or Updating Kitchen Cabinets
Resource No. 358
World of Old Houses
Everything about old houses! This is where to find help in restoring, renovating or maintaining your old house, heritage building or other example of traditional architecture. This site features world wide suppliers and services, trade secrets, books, and research information.visit www.oldhouses.com.au
World of Old Houses
National Resources of Interest.
Resource No. 360
America's National Parks
Ready to head out or want to learn more about any one of America's national parks? Use this page to find them.America's National Parks
Resource No. 237
Ancanthus Press
We publish books on old houses in different regions and our books provide social as well as architectural history. Our monographs on individual architects are more broadly based, but cover old houses as well. Our primary area of interest is 1870-1950 in America. We are always looking for authors for new publications on residential architecture in America.phone 212-414-010
email orders@acanthuspress.com
visit www.acanthuspress.com
Ancanthus Press
Resource No. 370
The Arts & Crafts Society
In the spirit of the societies created during the early 20th century in response to the Arts & Crafts Movement, this site has been created to provide an online "home" for the present-day Arts & Crafts Movement community. If you aren't sure what the Arts & Crafts Movement is/was, check out their Archives for more information.phone 503-459-4422
email info@arts-crafts.com
visit www.arts-crafts.com
The Arts & Crafts Society
Resource No. 361
Cindy's List for Researching House and Building Histories
Are you interested in learning about the history of a home but do not know where to start? Cindy's List of informative resources will help you get started.Cindy's List for Researching House and Building Histories
Resource No. 362
Clem Labine's Traditional building
Provides resources for commercial, civic, institutional, and religious building projects.Clem Labine's Traditional building
Resource No. 371
The Fine Arts Conservancy
Conservation and Restoration of the fine & decorative arts and furniture conservation & restoration, museum framing, collection management, insurance claims and art appraisals.phone 305-444-6282
email lab@art-conservation.org
visit www.art-conservation.org
The Fine Arts Conservancy
Resource No. 363
Great Buildings Online
Architecture around the world and across history, in an online multimedia encyclopedia of world architecture, documenting 1200 buildings and architects from around the world and across history with text, photos, and live 3D models.visit www.greatbuildings.com
Great Buildings Online
Resource No. 190
The Historic District
We are a group of long time restoration enthusiasts and old home owners who got together and started a new forum last year, it's all non-business, and non-profit, but we are an active, friendly group.The Historic District
Resource No. 1124
HistoricFunding.com
The most comprehensive database of funding sources available for historic preservation and restoration, cultural resource management, and the arts.visit HistoricFunding.com
HistoricFunding.com
Resource No. 359
Old House Gardens
This site is filled with wonderful gardening advice and information. They also have catalog with a great selection of flowers and other garden related items to order.phone 734-995-1486
email help@oldhousegardens.com
visit www.oldhousegardens.com
Old House Gardens
Resource No. 367
Planning Commissioners Journal
Planning for historic preservation has evolved far beyond saving the homes of famous people. It now involves the revitalization of historic downtowns, as well as commercial, residential, and even industrial districts. This special 20 page issue of the Planning Commissioners Journal, the nation's leading publication for "citizen planners", takes a look at the basics of planning for historic preservation. Included in the issue: an introduction to historic preservation planning; how historic preservation is integral to the principles of "smart growth;" frequently asked questions about historic preservation ordinances; and an overview of the effects of historic district zoning on tourism, job creation, and property values.email pcjoffice@gmail.com
visit www.plannersweb.com
Planning Commissioners Journal
Resource No. 1045
Project Cost Guides
This resource allows readers to plan the cost of common home improvement projects. Readers will also learn what materials are needed for each type of home improvement project from the interactive project cost guides. Included are 70+ project guides in regards to general home projects, home maintenance, improvement, and measurement projects.visit porch.com/project-cost
Project Cost Guides
Resource No. 368
Society of Architectural Historians
The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) promotes the study, interpretation, and conservation of architecture, design, landscapes, and urbanism worldwide for the benefit of all.phone 312-573-1365
email info@sah.org
visit www.sah.org
Society of Architectural Historians
Resource No. 369
Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc
Have case studies of historic restoration projects and reusing the "embodied energy" of older and historic homes to create 'green'/sustainable residential architecture.phone 214-368-7293
Stephen B. Chambers Architects, Inc
Resource No. 656
U.S.Dept of Housing and Urban Delevopment
A great resources for everything from Home improvement grants to buying a house.visit portal.hud.gov
U.S.Dept of Housing and Urban Delevopment
Resource No. 1016
Window Preservation Alliance
Our Mission is to inspire the preservation of original windows by educating the public about the beauty, craftsmanship, and energy efficiency of original windows and supporting the people and businesses who restore them.phone 407-986-0WPA
Window Preservation Alliance
Photo Archives.
Resource No. 563
AD&A Museum, UC Santa Barbara
UCSB professor David Gebhard (1927-1996) founded the ADC in 1963. Today it is one of the largest architectural archives in North America with more than 1,000,000 drawings, as well as papers, photographs, models, decorative objects, and furniture. The focus of the collection is the design and architecture of southern California from the late 19th through the early 21st century.AD&A Museum, UC Santa Barbara
Resource No. 873
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Dept. of Archives and History Digital CollectionsAlabama Department of Archives and History
Resource No. 874
Alaska's Digital Archives
Alaska's Digital Archives presents a wealth of historical photographs, albums, oral histories, moving images, maps, documents, physical objects, and other materials from libraries, museums and archives throughout our state.visit vilda.alaska.edu
Alaska's Digital Archives
Resource No. 594
Albuquerque Museum Photo Archives
The Albuquerque Museum Photoarchive contains a large collection of historical photographs of Albuquerque and surrounding area. The photographs date from 1880 when New Town was founded to about 1950.Albuquerque Museum Photo Archives
Resource No. 595
Arizona State Archives Historic Photographs
Archives' photographs focus upon the unique cultural heritage of the state and territory of Arizona, beginning in 1863. The collection includes about 90,000 images, including photographs, slides, negatives, glass plate negatives, tintypes, transparencies, postcards and others.Arizona State Archives Historic Photographs
Resource No. 875
Arkansa History Commission
The History Commission's collections contain over a half-million photographic images of Arkansas and its people throughout history.Arkansa History Commission
Resource No. 561
The Art Institute of Chicago
Explore our online collections, which offer access to over 87,000 works and basic information about works of art from all areas of our encyclopedic collection.The Art Institute of Chicago
Resource No. 530
Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library
Avery Drawings & Archives Collection consists primarily of drawings and architectural records by American architects of the 19th and 20th centuries. We hold a diverse range of original and reprographic drawings, photographic materials, project and building files, business papers, correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, and faculty and personal papers.Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library
Resource No. 591
The Durham Museum Photo Archive
The Durham Museum’s Photo Archive contains over 800,000 images spanning from the 1860s to the 1990s. They document the fascinating history of Omaha from its early days as a young frontier town to a unique and sophisticated city. A long forgotten storefront, Presidents on parade, row upon row of cattle in the stockyards, streetcars, and a family picnic; each image preserves one moment in time, but also tells a hundred different stories! These negatives and prints, some over 100 years old, are slowly deteriorating – their stories in danger of being lost forever.The Durham Museum Photo Archive
Resource No. 871
Historic Pittsburg
The Historic Pittsburgh Image Collections provide online access to over 32,750 images from 73 photographic collections.Historic Pittsburg
Resource No. 872
Kentucky Photo Archive
If you’re a student of history (like me), if you’re a fan of all things Lexington and Kentucky, welcome to something truly special. Today, the Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com are excited to officially unveil the Kentucky Photo Archive.visit www.kyphotoarchive.com
Kentucky Photo Archive
Resource No. 520
Library of Congress Photos Archives
The Prints and Photographs Online Catalog (PPOC) contains catalog records and digital images representing a rich cross-section of still pictures held by the Prints & Photographs Division and, in some cases, other units of the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress offers broad public access to these materials as a contribution to education and scholarship. The collections of the Prints & Photographs Division include photographs, fine and popular prints and drawings, posters, and architectural and engineering drawings. While international in scope, the collections are particularly rich in materials produced in, or documenting the history of, the United States and the lives, interests and achievements of the American people.visit www.loc.gov/pictures
Library of Congress Photos Archives
Multinomah County Library
Resource No. 587
National Archives
Photography links were compiled in 2002 by Margaret Kensinger, an ALIC student library technician from the College of Information Science at the University of Maryland. Updated Spring, 2014. See Bibliography of Photography Resources for a selection of related materials available in ALIC.National Archives
Resource No. 562
Northwest Architectural Archives
Established in 1970 out of a grass roots movement to preserve and restore historical buildings, Northwest Architectural Archives is the repository for the records of architects, engineers, contractors, landscape architects, interior designers, academics, and local professional societies from the Midwest region with works that extend throughout the United States and the worldvisit www.lib.umn.edu/naa
Northwest Architectural Archives
Resource No. 588
NYC Department of Records
Between 1939 and 1941, and again in the mid-1980s, the city photographed every house and building in the five boroughs. Photographic prints of these unique images are now available for purchase.NYC Department of Records
Resource No. 636
Old House Photo Gallery
Hundreds of old house pictures to explore plus interior pictures and old house plans.Old House Photo Gallery
Resource No. 634
Oldpictures.com
Welcome to the Old Picture internet site, featuring an extensive collection of historical photographs. This collection includes images from the years 1850 to 1940. These photographs span the globe, and present a unique view of our past. Join us in developing a love and appreciation for vintage photographs.visit www.old-picture.com
Oldpictures.com
Online Archive of California
Resource No. 593
PhillyHistory.org
The Philadelphia City Archive is one of the country's largest municipal archives, with about 2 million photographs, dating from the late 1800's. Discover gorgeous images of Philadelphia, its industry, architecture, culture, and people.PhillyHistory.org
Resource No. 633
Rarehistoricalphotos.com
Rare Historical Photos and the story behind them…visit rarehistoricalphotos.com
Rarehistoricalphotos.com
Resource No. 590
San Francisco Public Library
Historic Photos archives at the San Francisco Libraryvisit sflib1.sfpl.org:82
San Francisco Public Library
Resource No. 707
Sears Archives
A collection of images and photographs of almost all 447 house designs sold through the Sears Modern Homes program from 1908 to 1940.Sears Archives
Resource No. 592
Seattle.gov
Welcome to the Seattle Municipal Archives Photograph database. Our photographs date from the 1880s to the present and include subjects such as public works, City events, City sites and facilities, and elected officials.Seattle.gov
Social Media Sites.
Resource No. 613
Building in the Past Facebook Page
Artist, Paul Charron, creates replicates of historic buildings. Posts are tributes to the beauty and awe of historic architecture.Building in the Past Facebook Page
Resource No. 617
DIY Network Facebook Page
The Home Improvement How-To NetworkDIY Network Facebook Page
Resource No. 615
HGTV Facebook Page
Take a fresh approach to the way you live with HGTV. You'll find ideas and inspiration to transform your space, and the expert help you need to accomplish it.visit www.facebook.com/HGTV
HGTV Facebook Page
Resource No. 630
History in Pictures Facebook Page
haring the most powerful and entertaining historical images ever taken.History in Pictures Facebook Page
Resource No. 631
National Trust for Historic Preservation Facebook Page
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, works to save America’s historic placesNational Trust for Historic Preservation Facebook Page
Resource No. 632
Old House Dreams Facebook Page
A blog of old & historic homes & properties for sale.Old House Dreams Facebook Page
Resource No. 638
Old House Guy, LLC
Avoid making mistakes you don't know you're making. Learn and let us help you with your old or historic house.Old House Guy, LLC
Resource No. 610
Oldhouses.com Facebook Page
Follow us as we post about old houses and related issues and interests.Oldhouses.com Facebook Page
Resource No. 614
This Old House Facebook Page
The OFFICIAL Facebook Page of This Old House, including the popular PBS television series This Old House and Ask This Old House, This Old House Magazine and thisoldhouse.comThis Old House Facebook Page
Resource No. 612
Vintage History Facebook Page
All things Vintage History.Vintage History Facebook Page
Castles on Pinterest
Resource No. 627
Colonial & Country Style on Pinterest
Colonial & Country Style on Pinterest
Resource No. 628
Edwardian Houses on Pinterest
Edwardian Houses on Pinterest
Gothic Decor on Pinterest
Oldhouses.com on Pinterest
This Old House on Pinterest
Victorian Homes on Pinterest
Vintage Home Decor on Pinterest
Vintage Home on Pinterest
tumblr
Resource No. 236
victorianhouses.tumblr.com
Like Victorians? Feast your eyes.victorianhouses.tumblr.com
YouTube Videos.
Resource No. 1014
Create a sash profile scraper
John Leeke
Restoring an old house involves a lot of paint scraping. This video shows how to create custom scrapers for the unusual profiles in your house.Resource No. 918
Fix Cracks in Plaster Like a Pro
Got a crack? Fix it fast with this step-by-step how-to by professional Rory Brennan from Big Wally's Plaster Magic. www.plastermagic.comResource No. 919
How to never have a serious poison ivy rash again
Urushiol oil in poison sumac, poison oak, and poison ivy may produce a severe skin rash. Timely urushiol removal can prevent poison ivy skin reaction. The key is to understand how poison ivy works.Resource No. 1006
Window Sash Glazing, training video
Re-glaze your old house windows like a pro, with instruction from one of America's foremost old house restoration experts, John Leeke.About Buying, Selling, and Moving.
Resource No. 657
10 Steps to buying a home
10 Steps to buying a home
Resource No. 1079
31 Home Improvements that Add Value (and 7 that Don’t!)
Whether you’re renovating a property or looking to update one before putting it on the market, this guide has everything you need to know about adding value to your home.31 Home Improvements that Add Value (and 7 that Don’t!)
Resource No. 1042
Guide for Saving a Historic Building
At Wolfe House & Building Movers, we are passionate about helping communities and organizations save historic buildings from disuse and demolition. Recently we’ve compiled our decades of experience into a guide for preserving historic buildings.email seo@wolfehousemovers.com
Guide for Saving a Historic Building
Resource No. 620
Home Staging (HGTV.com)
Display your home's strengths and sell your home in no time by browsing these home-staging tips & pictures.Home Staging (HGTV.com)
Resource No. 618
Home Staging Guide (Realtor.com)
Get a round-up of our most valuable staging content.Home Staging Guide (Realtor.com)
Resource No. 1076
Your complete guide to buying a house
Getting informed before you start the homebuying process empowers you to make savvier financial decisions. For instance, once your understand how your credit score affects the cost of your mortgage, you might decide to wait six months or a year before buying so you can get a better rate. In addition to timing your purchase, our Homebuying Guide will teach you how to save for a house, how to boost your credit score, and how much house you can really afford. Once you’re informed and educated, you’ll be empowered to move on to the next step in the homebuying process—finding your dream home.Your complete guide to buying a house
Local/Regional Resources of Interest.
Illinois
Resource No. 1034
Elgin Bungalows
Elgin, Illinois
I have been working on identifying the bungalows of Elgin, IL and have created a website to show them off. I include, when possible, an older picture and a recent picture. There are now a little over 2000 homes listedemail sstroud653@aol.com
visit Elginbungalows.com
Elgin Bungalows
Nevada
Resource No. 239
Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Carson City, Nevada
Nevada Rural Housing Authority offers rental assistance; guide and innovative home financing programs to rural and elderly people for improving their quality of life and help responsible families to purchase a home of their own.phone 775-887-1795
email info@nvrural.org
visit nvrural.org
Nevada Rural Housing Authority
New York
Resource No. 373
NY State Parks Resident Curator Program
Waterford, New York
Invest in rehabilitation/renovation and maintenance of historic properties in exchange for a long-term single-family residence lease as a Resident Curator. Review NY State's Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation's "Business Opportunities" for details on available residences, proposal submission process, and general program through posted Request for Proposals (RFP).phone 518-474-0456
NY State Parks Resident Curator Program
Oregon
Resource No. 375
Alameda Old House History
Oregon
A place to share knowledge, tools and observations on appreciating the life of old houses in Northeast Portland, Oregon.Alameda Old House History
Pennsylvania
Resource No. 376
Academy of Building Conservation
Darby, Pennsylvania
Start up to utilize our wealth of old buildings needing care and attention to teach time-honored crafts and energy upgrades, enhance vocational opportunities, and foster pride in self, work and community.phone 610-583-0788
Academy of Building Conservation
Resource No. 1128
Wright in the Laurel Highlands
Laurel Highlands, Pennsylvania
Only an hour and a half drive east of Pittsburgh lies 3,000-square-miles of ridges and valleys called the Laurel Highlands. Among the Laurel Highland's cultural amenities are Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob and Polymath Park. These sites represent Frank Lloyd Wright's various styles of architecture, and each location is open to the public for tours. To fully appreciate Wright's visionary designs and understand the true artistic and cultural importance of his legacy, you're encouraged to experience all three locations over two or more days.visit wrightlh.com
Wright in the Laurel Highlands
South Carolina
Resource No. 377
Gullah Tours
Charleston, South Carolina
Gullah - The language spoken by the Low country's first black inhabitants. The language and culture still thrive today in and around the Charleston/Beaufort, South Carolina region. Gullah Tours explores the places, history, and stories that are relevant to the rich and varied contributions made by Black Charlestonians.phone 843-763-7551
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Gullah Tours
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