Should I Insulate The Walls Of My Old Home?

Should I Insulate The Walls Of My Old Home?

Your historic house is drafty and cold. Your electric bill in the summer is rising. Your natural first thought and a questions we are often asked, “Should I insulate the walls of my old home?” The wrong method can have a lasting negative impact on your home… and...
WPA CEMETERY ENTRANCE RESTORATION

WPA CEMETERY ENTRANCE RESTORATION

OVERVIEW In 2020 the City of Lawton closed its WPA cemetery entrance after being struck by a sanitation truck and began a two year search for a qualified contractor Based on our experience as a contractor focused specifically on historic preservation, Old Home Rescue...
Are Storm Windows Approved by Historic Preservation?

Are Storm Windows Approved by Historic Preservation?

Living in a Historic Preservation Neighborhood often does not allow for window replacement or it is difficult and expensive to replace your windows. As your curtains are blowing from the drafts, winters are cold and summers are hot in your home, you might be...
What to do After Hail or Storm Damage on an Old Home

What to do After Hail or Storm Damage on an Old Home

Hail and storm damage is stressful for any homeowner; however, when you’re in an old home or a historically preserved neighborhood, this can be even more stressful as you’ll need to ensure repairs are handled properly, stay within historic preservation guidelines, and...