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Corktown, Detroit, Michigan - A Row House Time Capsule
May 12, 2009 - Historic, working class, dwellings are often hard to find in America's older cities. Many fall prey to highway expansion and urban infrastructure projects. Many were never built to last forever, only needing to meet an immeadiate need for housing for a rapidly expanding population and then be replaced with newer housing later on. See a survivor that is getting some much deserved TLC.
Dear Friends
June 15, 2009 - Recently, I've been thinking about how the little things can really make a difference and how getting off of auto-pilot consumption can really benefit not only the environment but also the budget and even personal health. It's really tricky to remember everything when so much is coming at you so I was thinking of a way to simplify and came up with the practice of "Use Half."
Upcoming Row House Events
2009 - House tours, workshops and more! See our calender of events.
Making Your Older Home a Little More Green
Apr. 20, 2009 - The Philadelphia Preservation Alliance offers free workshops for homeowners in Philadelphia. The workshops are a great opportunity to learn more about preserving and maintaining older and historic homes.
Great Gear: Floor Cloths
Apr. 6, 2009 - What happens when you want to cover your hardwood floor with something decorative but you don't want to use a rug? A floor cloth is a wonderful option.
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The Philadelphia Rowhouse Manual
Mar. 13, 2009 - Philadelphia has a lot of row houses, more than any other type of dwelling. In fact, the city has such a rich history of row houses that the row house could be the official dwelling of Philadelphia, if they had such a thing. Row houses don't just exist in the older parts of the city but also radiate outwards. Read more.
Turning Cleaning Your Row House Into a Happy Ritual
Homeowners used to be able to look outside of their homes for pleasure with vacations and eating out. They had the luxury of owning a house and yet hardly spending any time in it. Find your domestic bliss!
Updating With The Sommo's: Part Two
We're so happy that John and Doris Sommo of Middle Village, New York, have invited us back to see how they're progressing.
The Virtues of Age
We live on a block and in a neighborhood full of old houses. Most of the houses on our block have three stories; some, like ours, share a wall with another house. Others stand alone. The houses around the corner are all classic Philadelphia row houses — one of the most efficient house designs ever devised.
We are row house owners and we are not alone!
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