Health & Fitness
Tampa Preservation Connects Old House Lovers to Old House Experts
Tampa Preservation, Inc. presents the 3rd annual Historic Homes Workshop on April 27th, 2013, connecting old house lovers to old house experts.
It’s easy to fall in love with an old house. One look at the high ceilings, built-in cabinets, large windows and deep porches set along grand tree-lined streets and your heart is sold. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy to know what to do when the house you fell in love with is in need of repair. To help smitten old house owners, Tampa Preservation, Inc., presents an annual Historic Homes Workshop to connect homeowners to experts who will share their knowledge of historic home renovation.
The theme for this year’s workshop is Maintaining the Old House. Twelve sessions offer help on topics including Restoring Wood Windows, Foundation and Roof Repair, and Exterior Details related to the structure and design outside the old home. Other sessions, including Remodeling a Period Bath, offer ideas for inside the historic home. A special highlight of this year’s workshop will be a session at Schiller’s Architectural Salvage exploring the use of salvaged materials in home decor.
Admission to the workshop is free for Tampa Preservation, Inc. members and $5 for non-members. Lunch will be available for Workshop participants to purchase.
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“We get a lot of calls from people looking for professionals to help them with their historic homes, from design issues to contractors to do the work,” observes Becky Clarke, President of Tampa Preservation. “This event showcases local experts who will share their knowledge and hopefully give away some of their industry secrets.” A vendor display area at the workshop will allow homeowners to meet and discuss their home projects with preservation-related businesses such as Wood Window Makeover and Historic Shed, a provider of custom sheds for historic homes.
Tampa Preservation, Inc., a private, non-profit organization, established in 1973., is dedicated to the preservation of the historic structures and neighborhoods of the Tampa Bay area and Hillsborough County, and to the education of the area’s school children and residents about their unique heritage.
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What: Tampa Preservation, Inc. Historic Homes Workshop
When: April 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: 1706 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33606
Cost: Free for Tampa Preservation, Inc. members, $5 for non-members
More Info: To see the Workshop schedule and learn more, please visit the website at www.TampaPreservation.com.
