2nd Annual Decatur Old House Fair – Saturday, March 6th
Decatur Metro | January 26, 2010Back for a second year, the Decatur Old House Fair will take place Saturday March 6th at the Holiday Inn Conference Center beginning to 10am. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
According to the city’s press release, topics of discussion include…
- Wood Window Repair and Maintenance (offered twice!)
- Maintenance Plans for Old Houses
- Design Strategies for Additions and New Construction in Historic Neighborhoods
- Energy Efficiency in Old Houses
- “Greening” Your Old House
- Major Repairs –Wood Stripping, Plaster, and Lead Abatement
- Historic Landscapes
- Creating Historic Interiors in a Modern World
- Researching Your Old House and What Style is Your House? (Bring a picture of your house!)
- Storm Windows in Old Houses
- Hiring a Contractor
- Zoning, Permitting, and Preservation Commissions