--- title: HISTORIC RENOVATION BLOG- LANDMARK SERVICES | exteriors description: exteriors | Landmark Services, traditional builders specializing in historic renovations, restorations, and additions to historic Massachusetts, homes, barns, and churches --- [![landmark-services-logo-white](https://www.landmarkservices.com/hubfs/LandmarkServices_Jan_2019/images/landmark-services-logo-white.svg "landmark-services-logo-white")](https://www.landmarkservices.com/) [New construction](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/topic/new-construction) # Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus Fee: Which is Better? [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/blog1/fixed-price-and-cost-plus-fee-which-is-better) Filter By All Historic Preservation Materials And Techniques Renovations Exteriors New Construction Kitchens Barns Insulation Old House Repair Window Restoration Contracts Cost Plus Featured Fixed Price High Performance Construction Paint Colors Barns Ma Energy Saving Techniques Money Saving Ideas New Barn Ma Post And Beam Barn Timber Frame Barn Ma ## Energy Efficiency for Historic Homes A historic home has numerous perks for its owners; original hardwood floors, high ceilings, intricate detail, and the fact that you have, and are living in, your very own piece of history. However, with the good also comes the bad; poorly insulated... [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/89237/make-your-historic-home-energy-efficient) ## Renovating Your Home? Watch Out for the Hidden Costs! From time to time I see projects tabled or postponed due to budgetary reasons. It's unfortunate at any point in the process but it's particularly heartbreaking when the clients have spent many months and many thousands of dollars on design fees, only to... [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/63057/renovating-your-home-watch-out-for-the-hidden-costs) ## Lead Paint Compliance for Historic Restoration Contractors Most people have probably heard by now about the new rules put into place by the EPA concerning lead paint and renovations. The goal of the rules is to increase awareness of the danger of lead paint and decrease the risk of harm to occupants of old... [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/53879/dealing-with-lead-paint-on-historic-houses) ## Restoring Original Siding & Trim on Greek Revival Homes Last time we did a [survey of the Greek Revival houses](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/32253/The-Greek-Revival-in-small-town-New-England) in my town of Medway, Mass. There are some great examples of the style in town, ranging from humble to high style. Now let's take a look at the potential pitfalls of altering the original siding and... [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/34968/restoring-the-original-look-of-your-historic-house) ## Design Guidelines for Historic Home Additions As a [renovation and restoration contractor here in Massachusetts](https://www.landmarkservices.com/), I have built a lot of [additions on to historic houses](https://www.landmarkservices.com/construction-services/additions-to-old-houses/). Contrary to the philosophy of some preservationists, who feel that new additions should read as new additions and not pretend to be... [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/31802/additions-to-historic-houses-more-design-guidelines) ## Exterior Trim for Historic House Additions Last time we discussed how important it is to place the roofline correctly when adding on to an old house.  If the roofline is too high or set at the wrong pitch, the addition could look awkward or even overwhelm the original part of the house. [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/27597/additions-to-old-houses-part-2-exterior-trim) ## Building a Seamless Addition for a Historic Home How many times have you seen a nice old house ruined by an unsightly addition? Some additions "read" as additions from a mile away. It doesn't have to be that way. With some careful planning, it is quite possible to design and build an addition that... [Read More](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/bid/27596/building-an-addition-on-a-historic-house-don-t-make-these-mistakes) [Load More Posts](https://www.landmarkservices.com/blog/topic/exteriors/page/0) ## Let’s work together. Have a project on your mind? We would love to discuss it with you. Please reach out! [Send Us a Message](https://www.landmarkservices.com/contact-us) ### Landmark Services ### Recent Blog Posts 7 Oakland Street
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