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Repairing Glazing Compound on Your Historic Windows

Steps for repairing the glazing compound in historic windows in order to improve energy efficiency.
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Preserving an Original Elevator in Your Historic Building

Learn the value of preserving your historic building's original elevator.
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Preserving Decorative Plaster in Your Historic Building

Learn about best practices to preserve and maintain your decorative plaster features.
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Identifying Problems with Your Historic Brick Foundation

Learn to identify typical brick foundation problems.
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Rehabilitating Painted Surfaces in Your Historic Building

Best practices for restoring original paint finishes.
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How to Replace Broken Sash Cords on Your Historic Double-Hung Windows

Directions for replacing a broken or rotted sash cord in a historic window.
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Selecting Paint and Supplies for Your Historic Building

Find helpful advice on choosing the right paint and supplies for your historic building.

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