Decatur Old House Fair
Discover, Shop, and Learn at the 2nd Annual Decatur Old House Fair: On Saturday, March 6th, the City of Decatur, in partnership with the DeKalb History Center and the Decatur Preservation Alliance, will hold the second annual Decatur Old House Fair. This day-long celebration will feature new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials, and quality services for owners of older homes. Homeowners can attend how-to seminars and workshops on restoring old windows, creating a maintenance plan, tax credits for rehabilitation, historic landscapes, researching an old house, and much more. The fair will also include a large exhibit hall of professionals, retailers, and suppliers that specialize in areas like home improvement, historic preservation, and interior furnishings.
Author Jane Powell of "Bungalow Details and Interiors", "Bungalow Kitchens", and "Bungalow Bathrooms" will be the guest speaker and will be signing copies of her book that will be available for sale at the event. For more details on the author, please go to www.janepowell.org.
Seminars begin at 10a.m. Topics include:
Wood Window Repair and Maintenance (offered twice!)
Maintenance Plans for Old Houses
Design Strategies for Additions and New Construction in Historic Neighborhoods
Energy Efficiency in Old Houses
Greening Your Old House
Major Repairs Wood Stripping, Plaster, and Lead Abatement
Historic Landscapes
Creating Historic Interiors in a Modern World
Researching Your Old House and What Style is Your House? (Bring a picture of your house!)
Storm Windows in Old Houses
Hiring a Contractor
Zoning, Permitting, and Preservation Commissions
When: Saturday, March 6th. 9AM-5PM
Cost: $9.99 (purchase tickets online)
Location: Decatur Holiday Inn Conference Plaza
130 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
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