Your front door is one of the most important aspects of your house’s appearance. It’s the gateway into your home and the first thing anyone encounters. Obviously, this entry is worthy of some consideration, whether as part of an exterior restoration or just adding more curbside appeal. This process requires particular attention when it involves an older home. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →

Buying an older home comes with a certain measure of suspense: Some of it is anticipated with eagerness, and some of it with dread. Will the plumbing work? Does the roof leak? Does a beautiful hardwood floor reside under that shag carpeting? For homeowners considering removing the secondary exterior siding installed over the original, that suspense can be akin to unwrapping a present. Is it just what they’d hoped for, or a ghastly surprise? This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →