A cupola restoration project in Massachusetts is nearing completion.

The winter can be a terror when it comes to outdoor décor items, especially considering loose masonry. Think about older buildings comprised of mostly brick and mortar – when winter winds and nasty rains come down, there is a tendency for these buildings to start coming apart a little bit.  Sometimes these problems look like [...]

The winter months are upon us in many areas of the world. Obviously, not everyone has to deal with the harsh cold and blustery winds of the northern parts of the world, but nonetheless, winters can be pretty devastating. Just this last October, many eastern states in the U.S. were hit with brutal winter storms [...]

As you know from reading this blog, there is a fixation that many have when it comes to Americana décor pieces like cupolas, finials and weathervanes. The number of stories flowing through the internet about projects involving restorations and other such projects are plenty. Surprisingly, people feel rather strongly about the historical implications of changing [...]

It’s no secret – everyone is going crazy about holiday shopping all around the country right now! We saw tons of people flock to big stores for Black Friday (which started at midnight this year) and Cyber Monday deals were swept up quickly as well. Luckily, the online leader in garden and outdoor décor is [...]

A lot of focus in the historical community is aimed at restorations, especially in communities that were settled early on during the founding years of America. These residences are primarily located on the East Coast and there is big business for many contractors who work in this industry. However, the cost for restoring various elements [...]

The history of the cupola goes back many years, when the only material used to build homes was wood and possibly brick as well. It stands to reason that cupolas throughout the years have needed to be restored to their former glory, especially with many North American buildings having been erected hundreds of years ago. [...]

It should be no secret to anyone that reads this blog, but the décor that you have in and outside of your home is important to the overall lifestyle that you want to project. The look of your home is crucial, especially when entertaining guests at parties and other gatherings. It’s always nice when someone [...]

There are many areas of the world that consistently face earthquakes on a regular basis. Think about the wreckage in California that happens at least a few times a year. Lest we not forget the earthquake that devastated the country of Haiti a few years ago. Sometimes earthquakes happen where we least expect them to [...]

There are over 80,000 properties listed under the National Register of Historic Places as of just a few years ago. In terms of ages, these sites can range from the earliest settlements in America to more recent 20th century establishments. No matter what the condition of these buildings, from time to time they all require [...]