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...
Field Guide: Spring Bronze Weatherstripping

Field Guide: Spring Bronze Weatherstripping

Tools & Materials: 1 ⅛” spring bronze 17 x ¾” coppered nails Hammer Tin snips Measuring tape Drill 1/16” twist bit Needle nose pliers 5-in-1 Weatherstripping note: Spring bronze weatherstripping is installed before the sash installation. Spring bronze can be added...
RULES FOR HOME RENOVATION

RULES FOR HOME RENOVATION

Your old home has character that makes it beautiful and unique. Before you swing the sledge hammer or start to remodel, there are 7 Rules of Restoration that you’ll need to know. These rules will help you get or keep your old house right! Each one of these rules can...
Informative, Remodeling Tips  READ BEFORE RENOVATING!

Informative, Remodeling Tips READ BEFORE RENOVATING!

At Old Home Rescue, we work on hundreds of projects every single year. While most of these are repair projects, some of the work we do require major restorations. This often leads us wanting to return the home back to its original state but items like windows, siding,...
5 TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL GLAZING

5 TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL GLAZING

Do you want to glaze an old wood window like a Rescue Pro? By using these 5 simple tips, you can transform your glazing from an amateur to a professional. These tips will work perfectly for any window restoration or for our EverSash replica wood windows. How to Glaze...
A SECRET WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR HOMES VALUE!

A SECRET WAY TO IMPROVE YOUR HOMES VALUE!

Are you wanting to improve your home’s curb appeal for selling? Or wanting to increase your historic home’s value? Regardless of your reason, we all know there are quite a few ways to get your property to really shine. However, there is one thing that often gets left...