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How To Research Your Home’s Past
Discover five easy-to-find resources can lead you to a whole new understanding of your old house.
Easements Explained
A historic preservation easement protects privately owned properties.
Outside In
The Arndt family found the mid-century house of their dreams — and life immediately got brighter.
English Arts & Crafts Sensibility at Rumford Hall
Additions made to this 1879 house strengthened its English Arts & Crafts motifs as a lucky history of stewardship continues with the current owners.
Restoring Restmere
A historic music festival provided clues as this Italianate villa, designed by Richard Upjohn, was brought back from the brink.
Our Renaissance Foursquare
Leigh Petersen–Varner was happy to finally get the chance to restore this unique home.
Tom Gensmer, Remodeler and Window-Repair Expert
This window and door expert is committed to repairing and restoring newer window systems to preserve their value and extend their lifespan.
HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade House
Keeping HVAC systems within the conditioned enclosure can be tough without a basement; one option is to use plenum trusses for the roof, which offer a space for equipment and ductwork.
Shop Space: Five Readers Share Their Workspaces
These personalized workspaces were designed to fit the unique needs and projects of their makers.
Hazard-Free Hot Tubs
The electrical hookup is only one part of the equation; when installing a hot tub, there are a number of key requirements to keep in mind.

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