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How to Repair a Settling Foundation in Historic Homes: A Guide to Repair and Restoration When a foundation begins to settle, it’s more than a structural issue, it’s a preservation challenge. Settling occurs when the soil beneath your home shifts or compacts, causing the foundation to sink unevenly or move out of alignment. While some… Read more »

Steps to a Successful Historic Home Restoration Project Restoring an old or historic home is no small feat; it’s a labor of love, patience, and precision. It doesn’t matter if your home dates back to the 1700s or the early 20th Century, every board, beam, and brick has a story to tell. To protect that… Read more »

Common Repairs in a Barn Restoration: What New England Homeowners Should Know Restoring an old barn isn’t your average carpentry project — it demands a level of structural expertise that comes from decades of hands-on experience. A true barn restoration not only addresses repairs but also preserves the original craftsmanship and integrity of the structure…. Read more »

Spring is finally here in New England. If you walk around your home or barn and discover any rot, bows, sags, etc. that you hadn’t noticed last year, it is very important to have them evaluated. If you have a bow on the lower edge of your home, it is a clear indicator that the… Read more »

Clients always ask us if we work through the winter. The answer is yes. As long as the proper precautions are taken, there is no danger to the home. We ensure that any areas with siding removed have extra insulation at the end of each day. Pipes, etc. are also properly cared for. We have… Read more »