Home Maintenance Advice
It is still very much winter, but spring will be springing before we know it. Many homeowners use this time of year to plan and prepare for upcoming home renovation and repair projects. Indiana Landmarks’ team of historic preservation professionals has assembled a list of resources that owners of historic homes may consult when project planning. From https://www.indianalandmarks.org/resources/historic-homes-faq/:
Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Houses
WHERE CAN I FIND DIY ADVICE ON FIXING UP MY OLD HOUSE?
You can check out articles on a variety of DIY and home-repair topics right here! Written by our own renovation experts, these articles first appeared in South Bend Tribune:
- Repairing and Replacing Clapboard
- Exterior Paint and Weatherization
- Restoring Vintage Windows
- Uncovering the History of Your Old Home
- The Ins and Outs of Vintage Plumbing
- Heating & Cooling Your Old House
- Rewiring a Vintage Home
- Low-cost Energy Improvements
- ABCs of Insulation
- Plaster and Drywall Repair
- Updating Kitchens and Baths in Vintage Homes
- Refinishing Floors & Woodwork
- Renovating a Historic Porch
For more information on fixing up historic homes, we also recommend the following resources: