Caring for a Historic House

The National Park Service offers advice on taking care of the exterior—or skin—of an old home. From repairing shingles and fixing chimneys to painting trim and improving site drainage, this online course provides handy pointers about what to do and what not to do to keep an historic house in good shape.

Go to: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/roofdown/index.htm

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