For fans of cable television, it might not seem so hard to rehabilitate a historic building. Watching HGTV and shows such as This Old House empower and educate building owners—and sometimes skim over the realities of older buildings. read more
Rehabilitating a historic building has many benefits, and tax incentives make it an increasingly attractive option. But approaching your project like new construction could cost you more than expected—in time, money and sleepless nights.
A little expertise goes a long way, especially with larger, complex rehabilitations or when pursuing federal tax credits. Here’s where the right advisors at the right time can make life easier: read more
Documenting the condition of Riverfront Community Center's exterior sandstone with a sounding hammer.
As the use of renewable energy continues to grow, historic buildings are slowly beginning to incorporate solar technology. If you’re considering solar, the National Trust for Historic Preservation offers the following guidelines:
For many property owners, federal guidelines on historic buildings are only relevant to their one project — and it makes sense to let a design professional handle that. But...
When it comes to historic properties, there’s a myth that’s so prevalent most people take it as fact. It goes like this: don’t even think about altering that building. read more
Test windows used by Evergreene Painting Studios to identify decorative paint.
Decorative paint uncovered on the historic vault.
Vault door in the restoration process.
Vault door near end of restoration.
Completely restored, the vault will be open to the public during open meetings in the room.
Restored historic Diebold Safe & Lock Co. decorative paint.
Thinking about renovating a historic building? You might worry you’re opening up a money pit—one that can be highly unpredictable. That could become your reality. But it’s typically not the case. read more
