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...

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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...