Historic Homes Workshop Series Please call Marian Boveri at 847-308-2424 for more information.
If there are any topics you would like to see presented in a Workshop, please call me at 847-308-2424 or e-mail me at info@thislookslikehome.com
If you're interested in having any of these Workshops presented to a group, please call me at 847-308-2424 or e-mail me at info@thislookslikehome.com
Workshop 1: "The Economics of Preservation" Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes,
Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:30 p.m. (3rd Thursday of the Month)
Keller Williams Fox Valley Realty 1450 W. Main St., Suite G St. Charles, IL 60174 630-377-6400
What happens to the value of my home when it is in an historic district or landmarked? What are my rights as a homeowner in an historic district or landmarked home? How does historic preservation impact downtown revitalization? What is the process for landmarking a home?
Workshop 2: "The Style and Story of a Home" (Researching History and Architectural Styles)
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes
Thursday, October 25, 2007 7:30 p.m. (4th Thursday of the Month)
Keller Williams Fox Valley Realty 1450 W. Main St., Suite G St. Charles, IL 60174 630-377-6400
What are some of the architectural styles found in the Fox Valley? What are the elements of these styles? What is a kit home? How do I research the history of a home? Can the home be found on a Sanborn map? What is a Sanborn map?
Workshop 3: "Keeping a House Well--Caring for Your Home" (Including: Can Your Home Pass a Home Inspection?)
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes, with Mike Prestidge, Home Inspector, Fox Valley Home Inspections
Thursday, March 27, 2008 7:30 p.m. (4th Thursday of the Month)
Keller Williams Fox Valley Realty 1450 W. Main St., Suite G St. Charles, IL 60174 630-377-6400
Would your home pass a Home Inspection? How do you assess your home, identify problems, establish priorities, and determine solutions? Do you have a maintenance plan for the care of your home? How do you evaluate alternative systems and materials from a cost and energy benefit?
Workshop 4: "Exterior Maintenance--Historic Paint Colors, Windows, and Siding"
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes, with (to be announced)
**Currently put on hold to work on UGRR Project**
Location to be Determined St. Charles, IL
What were some of historic paint color combinations for historic homes? What are some of the causes of paint failure on clapboards? Are new windows better than old? How do I repair my windows? What are some of the alternative materials available for siding?
Workshop 5: "Interior Maintenance--Flooring, Woodwork Restoration and Plaster Repair"
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes, with (to be announced)
**Currently put on hold to work on UGRR Project**
Location to be Determined St. Charles, IL
When is it time to refinish or replace flooring? What are the methods for proper maintenance of woodwork? What are the types of woodwork and flooring that can be found in a historic home? What are the types of damage that occur to plaster and what are the methods of repair?
Workshop 6: "Historic Lighting and Modern-Day Resources"
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes
**Currently put on hold to work on UGRR Project**
Location to be Determined St. Charles, IL
What were the sources of light used in historic homes? How did lighting impact everyday living? How did electricity change the home? What are some good modern-day sources for historic-style lighting?
Workshop 7: "Historic Homes Holidays"
Presented by Marian Boveri, Real Estate Consultant for Historic Homes
Date to be Determined
Location to be Determined
Join me for an old-fashioned holiday celebration. Period music, decorations, and some food and refreshments.
Workshop 8: "The Keeping of a Home"
February 2009
Workshop 9: "History of Residential Interiors"
March 2009
Workshop 10: "Historic Gardens and Landscaping"
May 2009
Workshop 11: "It's All in a Day's Work"
September 2009
Workshop 12: "Entertainment in the Historic Home"
November 2009
If there are any topics you would like to see presented in a Workshop, please e-mail me at info@thislookslikehome.com.
If you're interested in having any of these Workshops presented to a group, please e-mail me at info@thislookslikehome.com