Old houses are a way of life.

OHJ READERS BUY OLD HOUSES ON PURPOSE—for their charm, their evidence of the past, their unique details, their craftsmanship, and their embodied energy. (The greenest house is one that already exists and that doesn’t go to the landfill.) Most of us want our homes to look original, as much as possible, so we don’t rush to “modernize.” OHJ’s message has been consistent since 1973: Don’t destroy the good work of the past. Every May, with the National Trust leading the way, preservation groups, historical societies, and related businesses celebrate our diverse and unique heritage with National Preservation Month. (Learn more at savingplaces.org) At a national level, the hoopla is often reserved for civic projects, Main Street revitalization, and Congressional help with tax relief. Individual homeowners deserve credit, too: It is the…

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Old House Journal (Digital) - 1 Issue, May/June 2024

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