Below is a list of resources for homeowners and other Preservation-minded people who may want to learn more. This list is, definitely not comprehensive, but can hopefully guide you into the direction you want.
Please reach out with any questions, information, or to add/remove from this list. Thank you!
UTAH LOCAL
- Preservation Utah
- Financial Resources
- Utah Directory (list of companies and individuals with experience working on historic buildings)
- These are companies HMFF has personally worked with:
- General Contractor: Old House Care
- Masonry: Abstract Masonry Restoration and Beehive Masonry
- Traditional Wood Windows: American Heritage Windows
- Traditional Wood Windows with Vacuum Insulated Glass (VIG): Heirloom Windows
- Storm Windows: Allied Window
- Architect: Rod T. Mortensen
GENERAL ONLINE
- The Old House Guy: Old house information, recommendations, consultation services
- Bob Yapp: Consultation services, classes, blog, PBS show
- NPS US Department of the Interior Preservation Briefs: Preferred historic preservation standards
- The Craftsman Blog: Particularly useful for wood window restoration information and classes
- Blake Hill House: Blog with lots of useful info for respectful old house renovation projects
- My Old House “Fix”: Amazing technical blog and resources for DIY projects
- Antique Doorknob Collectors of America: Learn all things doorknobs. Maybe even become a member.
REPRODUCTION ITEMS
- House of Antique Hardware
- Nostalgic Warehouse
- Vandykes Restorers
- Vintage Hardware and Lighting
- Signature Hardware
- Charleston Hardware Co.
- SRS Hardware (primarily for windows)
ANTIQUE ITEMS
- Ebay (set up custom searches for instant notifications!)
- Etsy
- Vandykes Restorers
- Historic Houseparts
- George’s Salvage: Local architectural salvage shop. Expect to dig around and get dirty.
- American Historic Hardware
- The Preservation Station
- Facebook Marketplace
- KSL Classifieds
- Estate Sales / Yard Sales
- Antique Shops
FACEBOOK GROUPS – Great places to ask questions and get info from others. Many pros are these groups.
- Our Old House
- Victorian Home Restoration and Appreciation
- My Old House “Fix” – lots of pros here!
- Antique Doorknob Collectors of America
- True Tales from Old Houses
ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW ON IG
- @dexamy_house
- @woodwindowmakeover
- @demolishedsaltlakepodcast
- @preservationutah
- @myoldhousefix
- @thecraftsmanblog
- @pragmatic_preservationist
- @oldhouselove
- @ut_shpo
- @housegeneology
- @webercountyheritage
- @oldhousemuse
- @abatroninc
- @oldhomerescue
- @restorationtile
- @amyleigh_1902victorian
- @rachels_slc_history
- @lovelyoldhomes
- @savingplaces
- @prettyhandygirl
- @young_preservationist
- @detroitdesign
- @blakehillhouse_
- @fwknoxvilla
- @theaccidentalpreservationist
- @restoringyourhistorichouse
- @renovationhusbands
- @savingoldhouses
- @floorplans_of_the_past
- @vintagebathroomlove
We recommend watching the following TV shows to learn some useful information about what is valuable to save and tips/tricks for DIY.
- Rehab Addict (Nicole Curtis)
- Rehab Addict Rescue (Nicole Curtis)
- Restored (Brett Waterman)
- This Old House (mostly for useful info)
- Restoring Galveston
- Cheap Old Houses
- Home Town
- Houses with History
- In With the Old
- True Tales from Old Houses
- Demolished Salt Lake
- Clearstory
- Images of America: Murray by Korral Broschinsky
- The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leader’s Guide by Donovan D. Rypkema
- The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Windows by Steve Jordan
- Restoring Your Historic House by Scott T. Hanson
- A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage McAlester
