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Below is a list of past articles from the pages of Antique Homes Magazine covering a range of topics including preservation and restoration stories and information on buying, selling and fixing your old, antique or historic home or building.

Title	Date	Author
The Cape Cod House, A New England Original	Jan 31, 2009	by Nick Langhart
Aside from white-steepled churches and village greens, probably nothing characterizes New England as much as the Cape Cod house.

Antique and Historic Houses in a Changing Marketplace	May 7, 2009	John Petraglia
As we move into this spring market, we are starting to see a positive shift in the perception of buyers who are out looking for a home.

Pretty as a Picture	Jan 31, 2009	Antique Homes Magazine
Traveling westward on Route 2, not 10 miles past the Greenfield rotary, Route 2A forks off hard to the left and descends into a river valley and the center of Shelburne Falls.

Choosing Paint Colors for an Early Historic House	Nov 4, 2009	Gladys Montgomery
"Homeowners really have two choices," notes Alex Pifer of The Seraph, the Sturbridge, Massachusetts, company that offers its own historic paint line. "One is to re-create how the paint looked when it first went on 200 years ago. The other is to make it look like it’s lived there for 200 years."

Heating System Tune-ups	Jan 31, 2009	Antique Homes Magazine
We never think about our home heating systems until that first cold day in November, when we flick on the thermostat, only to find that the furnace doesn’t fire up.

Paint Research for Historic Homes	Nov 4, 2009	Gladys Montgomery
Paint research offers important information when restoring an early house.

Finishing School	Jan 31, 2009	Antique Homes Magazine
I have a neighbor who I refer to as the Lord of the Rings; this has nothing to do with Tolkien’s trilogy; it’s more that he’s constantly leaving beverage glasses on his antiques, resulting in countless white circles that embellish every horizontal surface in his home.

Impure Thoughts	Jan 31, 2009	Antique Homes Magazine
In a previous life, I was a re-enactor; but not like those folks slogging around muddy fields dressed in Civil War garb: I was obsessed with the decorative arts of 1878-1883.

The Role Of Historic Properties in Sustainability	Jan 31, 2009	by R. Christopher Noonan
Sustainability is incorporated as one of the guiding principles of the historic preservation movement and are found in the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.”

Massachusetts’ Community Preservation Act	Jan 31, 2009	by Chris Anderson
This bill allows communities to raise and appropriate money designated for their own local open space, affordable housing and historic preservation projects.

The Historic House, Insurance Illuminations	Jan 31, 2009	by Kevin Daly
If you're assuming that all homeowner's policies are the same, you could be setting yourself up for a major disappointment if you need to file a claim.

A Basic Paint Recipe	Jan 31, 2009	by Brad King
All Paint professionals agree that the key to any successful painting project lies in Preparation! Preparation! Preparation! The Exterior of Your Historic House: A Basic Paint Recipe

Connecticut Phoenix Rises from the Ashes	Jan 31, 2009	Dan Cooper
On May 14, 2001 the house, a French Second Empire built in 1873 got a second chance when John and Shireen Aforismo purchased the structure and boldly took up the challenge to save it.

The American Doorknob	Jan 31, 2009	by Franklin Pierce Hall
A Brief History of the American Doorknob - “Ode to a Doorknob” – singing praise to such a simple everyday object, sounds bizarre and ridiculous, doesn’t it?

Dating Your Antique Homes	Feb 5, 2009	by Richard Wilcox
As we dwell in these structures built so many years before us, we often come to wonder about their origin, their history and their date of construction.

When in Doubt, Ask First (before wielding that hammer)	Feb 7, 2009	Richard Wilcox
Sometimes it's pointing, sometimes it's plumbing. And, if you're lucky, somtimes it's simply peeling paint.

Old House Myths	Feb 7, 2009	Richard Wilcox
Three Old House myths that really scare the wooden siding right out of people or really scare people right into the vinyl siding.

Those Who Came Before: Researching your Old House's History	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
Just what is involved in getting together a detailed report about the chain of title to your property, back to when the building was probably constructed, and data on the families and ancestors of past owners.

Caring for your Older Home - Why Restore?	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
Rich with history and character, older buildings require a different mindset and approach to their upgrades and stewardship.

Called on the Carpet	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
Even after 30 years of the preservation movement in this country, many homeowners (and museums) accept the previous statement as gospel.

FAQ: Considering Climate Control	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
A buildings climate and environmental conditions are worth spending some time considering.

Caring for Your Older Home: Avoiding Restoration Pitfalls	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
Lack of time, resources and expertise usually lead to poor decision making where older buildings are concerned.

Insurance Basics	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
Many homeowners mistakenly insure their home for the pruchase price or market value.

Lost...But Not Forgotten	Feb 7, 2009	John Petraglia
Loss invokes a wide range of responses in people: shock, sadness, anger, vexation, helplessness, numbness, guilt and despair.

Rough Braid - A Glimpse at the history of braided rugs in America	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
Dan Cooper spoke with Michele Stenson, owner/operator of American Folk Art & Craft Supply.

Mea Culpa - Hard Lessons Learned	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
A humorous look at restoration

Old House C.P.R.- Taking Care of your Old Place	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
Start talking “energy efficiency” and most preservationists and restorers begin to tremble.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Gardening	Feb 7, 2009	Michele Anstine
Old gardens, like old houses, tell a story.

Historically Inspired Walls	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
Veering in front of a half dozen gravel trucks bent on my destruction, I turned off of busy Route 44 in Middleboro, MA, and onto a quiet side road.

Show Me The Door	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
My house was built in 1917; it’s a quaint little cottage with a few interesting details.

Safety Matters	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
Picture the weekend warrior. Jeans, flannel shirt, maybe a big tool belt with hammer in hand right?

The Houses Taught Me	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
“There are mullions, and then there are muntins; a mullion is a post that connects multiple window units, and muntin is the small piece that separates two or more panes of glass on a single window sash.”

Old House Animals	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
You may not realize it, but a veritable Disneyland lurks within the walls of your old house: every critter imaginable is running amok in your framing, and they’re most grateful for your hospitality.

When Lightning Strikes	Feb 7, 2009	Noelle Lord
The previous owners of our house installed antique lightning rods along the rooflines.

It's all Greek to me	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
You thought you had it all figured out: Colonial houses were those built before the American Revolution, Federals were those built after the Revolution, but before Greek Revivals, which were the ones with the big, white columns out front, and then came Victorians.

Dear Readers	Feb 7, 2009	John Petraglia
As we approach the 2008 spring real estate market, Buyers and Sellers are trying to make a determination as to where the market is heading, especially in regard to antique and historic properties.

Historic Window Hardware	Feb 7, 2009	Dan Cooper
It’s easy to focus on the more prominent historic details such as fenestration, roofing and siding during the renovation or recreation of a property.