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A Modern Kitchen in Your Historic Home
Owning a historic home is like holding a piece of living history. These homes are rich in character, charm, and stories that span generations. However, while their timeless beauty is undeniable, their original kitchens were often built for a different era – one without modern appliances, conveniences, or today’s busy lifestyles in mind. The challenge lies in creating a kitchen that blends the functionality of today with the aesthetic integrity of the past. Balancing Old and New When remodeling a kitchen in a historic home, the key is to strike a balance between preservation and modernization. Maintaining architectural details like…
Are Energy Retrofitting and Historic Preservation at Odds?
With a large percentage of homes having been built before modern energy-efficient fixtures were available, there’s a lot of potential for beneficial energy retrofitting in single-family homes. However, if your home is considered historic—or you just want to preserve its original character—it can feel as if you’ll be sacrificing your home’s historic features when you make upgrades. But thanks to advances in energy retrofitting capabilities, as well as with a little extra work on the part of you and your contractors, you can complete an energy retrofit without compromising your home’s historic preservation needs. Review the Requirements If your home…
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Buying an Historic Home
No one can deny that historic homes are gorgeous, but you should always be cautious before purchasing one. For every pro a historic house offers, there’s a hidden con to counteract it. The good news is you can avoid being sucked into a money vacuum purchase by becoming aware of the cons before you purchase the home. Here are some of the pitfalls of a historic home you should always keep in mind and look for: Strict Rules Homes in designated historic districts come with strict rules. Many times, historic homes are in disarray before they are purchased. You may…
Renovate or Rebuild? How to Know Which Option to Choose
When you own a home, whether it’s a new purchase or one you’ve owned for a while, the itch to change things up inevitably begins to show itself. And, if the space you’re in needs a lot of work, or if you’ve just got much grander plans than the bones of your space seem to allow, you may be deciding between renovating and rebuilding to start with a fresh canvas. To help you figure out which approach is right for you, here are 5 things to keep in mind: Your Budget For many people, this is probably the main deciding…
4 Tips for Buying an Historic House
If you are in the market for a home and want something one-of-a-kind, an historic home may be just what you are looking for. Many older homes are made with different materials and contain different floor plans and fixtures that you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. While owning a charming piece of history has its appeal, it can also come with a lot of responsibility. Many times, an owner of an historic home is expected to preserve the integrity of the original design. Here are some tips on how to go about purchasing an historic house to make…
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