Posts by The Period House Guru

Replace Vs Restore Old Furniture You may look around your home and think you need rooms full of new furniture, but you might simply need to repair and refinish a few pieces. You can save money when...

Restoring the Roof of your Period House Restoring and repairing the roof of your period house should be a priority over any other jobs on your list. A roof that allows even a small amount of water...

Does my period house need damp proofing? A lot of people ask "does my period house need damp-proofing". Damp is a common problem in old houses. Thanks to the growth of 'damp proof specialist...

There are few things that more add character to a period home than an original victorian staircase and it should, therefore, come as no surprise that many period homeowners go out their way to...

This article has been removed. For a comprehensive guide to restoring a Victorian home, please see: Dos and Don'ts of owning a Victorian Property on PeriodProperty.co.uk.

If you're fortunate enough to own a beautiful period property and have decided to restore it yourself, make sure you avoid these costly mistakes that will ruin a period property. Not only will they...