BUNGALOW BASICS
My blog has gotten rather chunky so I have chosen 5 articles that I consider to be the most important bungalow basics for any conscientious steward. In these articles I have covered the information that it is vital for you to know in order to understand, preserve...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- Historic Valentine’s Day Cards
A $14 billion dollar a year industry, the history of Valentine’s Day is both sweet & rather scary. It has long been a wonderful holiday for me. I can remember the Valentines that we shared in grade school, the sweet, beaming 50’s children & the corny rhymes....
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN ARIZONA
Arizona preservation advocacy groups are facing huge challenges as developers eye their historic neighborhoods. There is little protection from state or city statutes. They need your help. If you live in Arizona & curse the wrecking ball, as my old friend, Jane...
TIPS TO HELP YOU BUY A HISTORIC BUNGALOW
You have decided that you want to buy a historic bungalow. Not surprising! They are America's favorite house & are highly suited for anyone who values comfort, history & fellowship. Bungalow neighborhoods tend to be friendly & inclusive, attracting...
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
The preservation advocacy groups of Northern California protect some of the most iconic structures in America & face many of the same challenges as other areas of the country. We are fortunate that they have several strong groups working to educate & legislate...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS-Home Inspections on Old Houses
I hang out on many old house group boards & read many stories of homebuyers whose inspections failed to find & report major issues. Most of the time, the homebuyer didn't really know what things an inspection is designed to find, or, how to ensure that they...
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Though this image is of one we lost, he preservation advocacy groups in Southern California have been very effective in educating & influencing both the public & government bodies despite the financial & political challenges. They still need your help!...
PRESERVATION ADVOCACY GROUPS IN FLORIDA
There are many historic preservation groups in Florida fighting to save their built cultural environment. For decades, the state has been famous for its shady land grabs. Now that there’s less land to grab, in their reckless enthusiasm, developers target old...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- Beauty & Fashion in the Early 1900’s
I have included 2 sets of videos on beauty & fashion in the early 1900's because each presenter tells the stories in her own unique manner. Although I was somehow born (in 1949) having great familiarity with what people wore in the 1910's through the 30's, I was...
