by Jackie Craven
Congratulations! You've bought an old house... Or, you're about to take the plunge. Now what? Here's a handy tool kit with tips and resources for researching, restoring and preserving historic architecture.
Research Your House
- How Old Is Your House?
- Where Are The Plans?
- What Style Is It?
- Architectural Investigation
- Did Frank Lloyd Wright Build It?
- Did it Come from a Mail Order Catalog?
Restore Your House
- Find Historic House Plans
- Find Used Building Parts
- Before You Remodel
- How to Find an Architect
- How to Work with an Architect
- How to Survive Remodeling
- How to Pick House Colors
- Solve Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork
- Aluminum and Vinyl Siding on Historic Buildings
- Reduce Lead Paint Hazards
- Repair Historic Stucco
- More Repair and Restoration Resources
Questions?

