Posted March 16, 2012
 Join Tampa Preservation, Inc. on April 14, 2012 for the 2nd annual FREE Historic Homes Workshop. The one day series of workshops offers tips and advice to owners of historic homes looking to restore their property including topics like Repairing Historic Wood Windows, Refinishing Wood Floors, Making Your Home More Energy Efficient, Florida Friendly Landscaping, Researching Your Home’s History, Painting Your Historic Home and Restoring Your Porch. This year . . . → Read More: Historic Homes Workshop 2012
Posted December 29, 2010
 If you live in a historic home, preservationists urge you to think about restoration and repair before razing. Here are some issues to consider: • More heat is lost through the roof and insulated walls than windows. • Windows need routine maintenance, including resealing and caulking, to be energy efficient. • Storm windows installed on the exterior of existing windows or window inserts attached to the interior side can . . . → Read More: Thinking of Replacing Your Wood Windows?
Posted September 19, 2010
 Renew Tampa – A 3-day exploration of historic preservation, green design and good planning, takes place October 1st through 3rd at the historic Trolley Barn, 1910 N. Ola Avenue in Tampa Heights. An Expo, a film festival, demos and seminars, Ask an Architect and an interactive educational play area for the kids are just a few of the activities planned by the local chapter of the American Institute . . . → Read More: Something for Every Old House Lover at ReNew Tampa
Posted September 4, 2009
There is no such thing as a maintenance free building. Period. Whether it is an older structure or one built today using the most current materials, all properties require maintenance. Yet we hear the claim of maintenance free from manufacturers of building products ranging from siding to windows to flooring. It is used to support work that ranges from window replacement to the complete destruction of historic properties. . . . → Read More: The Myth of Maintenance Free
Posted August 28, 2009
Not since the days of the oil crisis in the 1970′s have Americans been so focused on energy consumption, especially weatherization. Just as the cost of heating and cooling has risen, so has the awareness of just how much energy seeps out of an average home every day. Central to this discussion is the role of older and historic buildings – and making them more energy efficient without jeopardizing . . . → Read More: Weatherization Guide for Older & Historic Buildings
Posted August 24, 2009
August 29, 10:30 am at the Tampa Bay History Center Share and Enjoy:
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2007 N. 18th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5437
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Tampa, FL 33679
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