When decorating their house, most people spend days looking at paint chips to choose just the right color for each room. Or they spend lots of quality time with those big books of wall paper samples trying to find a pattern they like. Why not use wood paneling instead? Wood comes in almost any color, [...]
Image Credit While all home renovations have the end purpose of making your house look better, not all renovations are about making a home look more updated and modern. If you own a Century Home, odds are that any renovations that you undertake will be about restoring the look of your home. After all, there [...]
For many people, the art of historical property renovation is a labor of love which brings the ultimate in job satisfaction, fulfilment and rewards. Our cultural heritage is rich and diverse, and it makes sense to preserve our history as well as possible, salvaging our buildings against the ravages of time. If you are about [...]
Home restoration – how to choose the right project Although today’s market is not what it used to be, when it comes to undertaking restoration projects there is still good money to be made for the right investment. Here are some basic things to think about which can make the difference between success and failure. [...]
Lapham Patterson House – Photo Credit Thomasville Georgia Real Estate Exterior moldings and decorative trim are what make historical homes so interesting compared to newer construction. While you may not be interested in anything as elaborate as often seen on Victorian era homes such as the 1884-5 Lapham-Patterson House shown in the photo, any home [...]
We have a thing for shutters, and the City of New Orleans, LA has done an awesome job preserving these historic beauties. New Orleans has several districts that draw visitors from all over the world to get a “fix” of its old charm. Those who cannot get enough will visit this great city time and [...]