Concrete Steps and Stone Walls: Front Porch Restoration
Concrete Steps and Stone Walls The topic is concrete steps and stone (wing) wall restoration for your Old House, so don't miss these 12 vital steps to cement your porch restoration success! Read on to learn more... Background Ok, now usually when we think of concrete...
Historic Preservation: Retaining and Restoring Old House Character
Old Houses just have a certain charm and character! That's why Old Houses are so desirable and sought after. For many reasons, we just don’t build houses like we used to! Whether it’s time, or profit driven, loss of trade/ skills/art, we just don’t seem to value “Old...
Is Tap Water Safe to Drink? What’s in Your Water?
We are supposed to drink up to 8 glasses of water per day, but do we really know what’s in our water? As a general rule, our water (municipal or ground well) is considered pretty safe. After all, it can be tested thoroughly, and municipal water must meet certain...
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas: 3 Steps to Hide Those Plugs and Switches
First of all, if you are planning a kitchen remodel, then you have probably had to consider many kitchen backsplash ideas. Unfortunately, most kitchen backsplash designs have one thing in common, that you definitely want to stay away from, if you really want that vintage, clean, uncluttered look! Keep reading and find out how to … Continue reading “Kitchen Backsplash Ideas: 3 Steps to Hide Those Plugs and Switches”
Porch Swing Selection and Installation Made Easy!
Who doesn’t like a good porch swing? The weather outside is nice, and your porch is looking a little bare and uninviting. What to do? I know the feeling...we had a concrete “island effect” going on for years, as seen below. Are you looking to transform an area of your...
Detroit’s Michigan Central Station – Ford’s Next Stop
It's a new era in Detroit, and as America’s “underdog”, the city is in the fight of its life to rebuild and be reborn. Detroit is determined to beat the odds...and the naysayers! New stadiums, new housing, and neighborhood revitalization are all underway. But part of...
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