Historic and Older Homes Can Be Transformed with the Right Planning (But It Takes Time)

At Window Outfitters we specialize in helping owners and would-be purchasers of older and historic homes find just the right replacement doors and windows that not only will fit in with the overall architectural style of the home and provide modern energy savings but also will comply with any historic ...

Renovating Historic Homes: Where to Spend Your Remodeling Dollars

If you have recently purchased an historic home, welcome to the world of home renovation. Unless your home has been kept in impeccable shape and upgraded periodically, chances are that there is much in need of replacement. But keep in mind that you bought the home because of its charm, ...

Three Ways to Fix Drafty Windows

Old houses are well loved, but the windows they were built with aren’t as energy efficient as those in modern homes. In fact, they’re well known for having drafty windows. Fortunately, there are a couple of different options available to fix this problem until you're ready to replace those old ...

Historic Homes – Lots of Charm But Often Lots of Work

Very few homes are classified as “historic,” because as they age, they are typically torn down and replaced with something new. Not many people are willing to do the work it takes to keep an older home comfortable to live in. Those homes that do manage to last 75 to ...

Replacement Windows and Doors in Older or Historic Homes

Windows and doors are often the first things to get replaced in older homes. Over the years the house has settled, so windows and doors often have shifted to the point that they only open with great effort, if at all. With the repeated freezing and thawing of the ground here ...

Historic Homes Have a Life of Their Own

For many people, the charm of an historic neighborhood holds a lot of appeal. The houses are all unique with detailed architecture and old-world charm. Most homes are also located in desirable areas with mature trees and wide sidewalks lining the streets. The design opportunities for these homes are endless, but ...