By Beth Anne Brink-Cox, House and Home Feature Writer
Homeowners usually fall into two basic categories: those who like to build from the ground up (that would be my parents) and those who like the history of old houses and prefer to restore as much as possible (that would be me.)
Before
There are pros and cons either way, of course. When you’re dealing with an old home, there’s the possibility of materials no longer deemed safe–lead paint, asbestos–and other things that simply need to be brought up to current codes, such as wiring and heating.
Historic Homes
bringing them back to life
After | Michiana House and Home | April 2022 | 5
