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Renovators Network 2008

Want to live in a Victorian mansion, an Arts and Crafts bungalow, or even a post-war ranch? Love the details and style of historic properties? See potential in an older home but don't know where to begin to bring it up to modern living standards?

Since 1997, the Renovators' Network has presented many exciting programs covering a wide range of topics about buying, researching, renovating, and maintaining older homes.

At our workshops, participants learn from experts in all aspects of older home ownership, from bankers to landscape gardeners, historians to electricians, decorators to plumbers, and share their own experiences in home renovation. The Renovators Network email listserv helps network members share information anytime.

The Renovators Network is presented by Preservation Durham, but sessions are free and open to everyone. Come join the network!

If you would like to sponsor an event, contact the Preservation Durham office!



Renovators Email ListServ

Share your ideas and questions with other renovators directly on the RenNet listserv!
This is a members-only list, so subscribe now to get into the conversation.

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2008 Programs and Workshops
Topics Presenters Dates & Locations
Programs Start at 10:00am

Energy Upgrades for the Older Home

Bill Triplett

Saturday, February 23
200 N. Mangum Street

Pruning Your Old Garden

Rebecca Wellborn &
Jonathan Nyberg,
Meadowsweet Gardens

Saturday, March 15
708 E. Forest Hills Blvd.

 

More Programs Coming Later in 2008

 


Some Renovators Network Events

112 W. Lynch Street (Old North Durham). Setting up a Simple Emergency Power Back Up in Your Home. This 'how to' workshop will be a brief introduction to battery powered emergency power systems that can provide a home with limited power during a brown-out or black-out. In the workshop local resident and HPSD member Stefan Zauscher will display a system he has put together that is simple, virtually maintenance free, and relatively inexpensive.

Clean Up Day, Durham Central Park. Volunteer to work in the Butterfly Garden or the Nature Trail. Dress for gardening labor. For more information, contact Leigh Scott at (919)-682-2800.

Lead Maintenance Workshop, Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville Street. Alan Hunter, RS Environmental Specialist will teach the all-day program designed to teach homeowners, property managers, maintenance staff, and renovators about lead-safe maintenance practices. Pre-register for the class. For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact Housing Outreach Coordinator Susan Perez Travers by phone at (919)-683-1185, extension 26 or by email. FREE.

Preservation Durham Endangered Properties Program Clean-up day at the Blackman House, 1:00-5:00pm, corner Lawndale and Hillsborough Road. Preservation Durham moved this house to a new location, filling an empty lot in Old West Durham and saving the house from demolition. Refreshments provided. Preservation Durham depends on volunteers to help us make a difference in your neighborhoods and around Durham!
 

 

 
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Local Historic Property News

Vacant Properties in Durham

 
The City of Durham Housing Department is now listing vacant properties in the city on its website. Some of the listed properties are in move-in condition, but others are in need of some tender loving care. Some properties within Historic Districts are eligible for Preservation Tax Credits.

The site includes photos of each property and other details.
 

Golden Leaf Awards

The Durham Appearance Commission has presented Golden Leaf Awards to TROSA houses on Roxboro Street for residential properties; to Peabody Place for commercial properties; to Dunbarton Landscape & Maintenance, and to St. Philips Episcopal Church Parish Hall Garden for community properties. The Individual Contribution Category Award was awarded to Frank DePasquale.

The Golden Leaf Awards for Community Appearance were first awarded in 2003. Community, commercial, and residential properties are eligible to win the award which is designed to recognize those who exhibit excellence in design of new or renovated buildings; raise community awareness of the value of good appearance; improve the character, environment, or livability of an area or neighborhood; or show a commitment to ongoing property maintenance in landscaping, signage, and general upkeep. For more information call (919)-560-4137.