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Preserving Your Historic Building's Character

Learn methods for modernizing a historic house without disturbing the historic integrity and character.
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Adapting Your Historic Building to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Learn how to make your historic building accessible to people with disabilities.
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Adapting Your Historic Building for a New Use

Learn best practices for renovating a building while maintaining its historic integrity.
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Building Codes and Your Historic Rehabilitation Project

Ensure you meet the required code regulations while keeping your building historic.
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Government Approval for Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Learn how to get necessary approvals for your rehabilitation project.
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Zoning Regulations and Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Find out about zoning regulations in your community.
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Choosing a Contractor for Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Learn helpful tips for hiring the right contractor for a historic rehabilitation project.
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Applying Local Design Guidelines to Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Review the importance of design guidelines for historic buildings and learn how to interpret them.
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Applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards to Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Review the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for historic building rehabilitation projects.

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