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“Gauging” the Age of Historic Wood Flooring

Before milling machines became common in the 19th Century, hand tools were used to make wood look smooth and flat.  Gauged Flooring ...
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A Mystery Afoot: Flaming Flooring at Historic Hawley-Hutzler

Why do these floorboards on two sides of a zig zag line look so different? One side of the line has all ...
What is a certified historic building?

#AskEncoreSD: What is a Certified Historic Building?

In this #AskEncoreSD, we answer the question: What is a Certified Historic Building? Take a peek at this short video to get ...

#AskEncoreSD: What Makes a Building Historic?

In this #AskEncoreSD, we answer the question: What Makes a Building Historic? Take a peek at this short video to get an ...

The Basics: 10 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

1.     Turn off the lights. – This may seem intuitive, but many of us don’t think to turn off the lights when ...

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