Greensboro Greek Revival: Mother Nature was not very kind to homeowner Jerry Nix's Greek revival in North Carolina. A tornado had ruined most of the architectural integrity of this 1856 home. Contractor Siler Rothrock helped reconstruct the home 's facade, but did not go for absolute perfection. Certain flaws were left, which is just the way Mother Nature would have intended it to be.
Delaware Bungalow: Homeowners Richard Green and Pat Richardson bought their 1936 Rehobeth Beach bungalow from the original owner, who was able to lead them to sources he'd used in building the home. Builder Jeff Balthaser showed how to use these resources to not only restore and preserve but also upgrade the home.
Tips, Terms and Tradesmen
In The Details: Wright Windows
Stained glass artist Bob Cooper has what could be considered a high-pressure job; restoring windows designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Because Wright's designs were unique, restoring these windows requires exact renderings.
Problem Solver: Solar Power Restoration
Since homes used to be heated using nature, heating a century-old farmhouse with solar power is not a modern idea . Architect Craig Moloney designed a solar heated addition for a Maryland farmhouse .
Terms:
- Swag -- A decorative design that looks like a draped piece of cloth.
- Cyrtostyle -- A style of porch that is semicircular, instead of square or rectangular.
- Plinth -- The flat square at the base of a column.
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