Homeowner Program
Resources / Old House How-To
We love the charming details often found in older houses, the wood floors, pocket doors, built-ins, period light fixtures, and big front porches. These amenities sometimes take special care, such as figuring out how to strip paint or restore a finish, rebuilding front steps, or finding the perfect hardware. These resources will help you plan your project. The staff of the Cleveland Restoration Society are also available to advise you if you live in a Heritage Partner City.
Read these PDF documents
Hiring a Contractor
Home Maintenance Evaluation
Painting Your Older Home
Researching Your Old House
Check out these links for more reading
Old House Journal
Homeowner Resources
Checklist for Rehabbing Historic Buildings
Preservation Briefs
Preservation Tech Notes
City of Cleveland Historic Districts (design review guidelines)
Review boards and commissions
City of Shaker Heights Architectural Review Board
City of Lakewood Architectural Review Board
City of Cleveland Heights
City of Oberlin
For more information contact the Cleveland Restoration Society Heritage Home Program:
heritagehomeprogram@clevelandrestoration.org
p: (216) 426-1000
