The Historic District

We refinanced this past spring. It was quite easy and there was no inspection. I think it was a good idea, went from 4.375% to 2.9% if I recall correctly. I can’t see rates getting any lower than that, ever. Saved us about $300 a month. I was thrilled to refinance with a bank that is not Wells Fargo...

I’m really quite interested in Havelock Wool for insulation. I think I’ll contact them to ask if their product would be suitable for my application. I like either that or mineral wool. I try to stay natural and limit chemicals as much as possible. And I’ll admit I’m a bit of a purist. I prefer lath ...

Hey everyone, my first post here. I have an 1842 brick house in NJ. The third floor is a finished attic (finished in the 19th century) and is in pretty bad shape. Flat ceiling with knee walls, all plaster, much of which is failing. I have lived here for 8 years and have been thinking about renovatin...