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Are Energy Retrofitting and Historic Preservation at Odds?
A large percentage of homes were built before modern energy-efficient fixtures were available. That means there’s a lot of potential for beneficial energy retrofitting in single-family homes. However, if your home is historic, you may risk sacrificing your home’s historic features when you make upgrades. But thanks to advances in energy retrofitting capabilities, you can complete an energy retrofit without compromising your home’s historic preservation needs. A little extra work on the part of you and your contractors will also help! Review the Requirements If your home is on either the National Register of Historic Places or a locally designated…
4 Ways Renovating Your Historic Home Can Be Cost-Effective
The decision to renovate your historic home may be a difficult one, especially if you’re looking solely at the price tag. However, while knowing what you can reasonably afford before you sign a contract is important, it shouldn’t be the only consideration when making your final decision. In fact, even if the cost of your renovation seems high, the benefits of your renovation may far outweigh the sticker price. Here are 4 ways that renovating your historic home can be cost-effective: Your Neighborhood Many historic homes are located in neighborhoods full of similarly historic properties, and may even be located…
5 Tips for an Interior Historic Home Renovation
Your historic home is more than just the gorgeous exterior features. You want the whole picture, from floor to ceiling, and you want it to shine the way it did when your home was first built. If you’ve got grand visions of renovating your home’s interior in an historically accurate manner, you’ve got some different considerations than if you’re renovating a modern home. Here are 5 tips to get you started with your interior historic renovation: Start with What You Have The best place to begin your interior renovation plans is with what’s already in your home. Does your home…
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