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Historic Homes

How to Prepare for — and Everything You Need to Know Before — Having the Exterior of Your Historic House Painted

Design

Why a Cased Opening Is Almost Always Better Than Open Concept in a Historic Home

Design

How a Reworked Floor Plan Transformed a Historic Home Kitchen (Before & After)

Renovations

The First 5 Steps to Take Before Renovating Your Historic Home

Community

First Annual Porchfest in Hampton Heights

Restoration

Restoring Original Siding: Cedar Shake Shingles + Sourcing Wood Siding

Restoration

Restoring Original Siding: What Lies Beneath

Restoration

Restoring Original Siding: Removing Vinyl & Aluminum Siding

Client Projects

Stairwell and Hallway Reveal at the Hammond Home

Client Projects

Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry Reveal at Martha’s Manor

Client Projects

Back of House Transformation at Martha’s Manor

Client Projects

Front of House Exterior Renovation at Martha’s Manor

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