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| See guidelines for planning your rehabilitation project, and organizing the design and construction. |
| Learn how to get necessary approvals for your rehabilitation project. |
| Learn helpful tips for hiring the right contractor for a historic rehabilitation project. |
| Learn the benefits of buying and renovating a historic home. |
| Review the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for historic building rehabilitation projects. |
| Review the reasons to preserve the original wood features on your historic building. |
| Guidelines to follow when you must replace an original feature in your historic building. |
| Learn how to repair mortar on your historic brick, stone or stucco building. |
| Learn about best practices to preserve and maintain your original wood floors. |
| Learn how to preserve or replace the metal roof on your historic building. |
| Learn how to find the right home inspector for you. |
| Learn the basics of how to repair linoleum in your historic building. |
| Learn the history of electrical wiring in Wisconsin to address problems with the electrical system in your historic building. |
| Learn how to maintain the woodwork in your historic house or building. |
| Learn methods for restoring your historic storefront to its original appearance. |
| Learn about potential health hazards in old buildings. |
| Learn to manage or remove lead paint in your historic building. |
| Learn best practices to preserve and maintain all elements of your original roof. |
| Learn the three things you should know about the construction of your historic building's foundation. |
| Learn tips to ensure your roofing contractor uses best practices for your historic house. |
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