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Historic Houses: These 5 Features Point Towards One!

May 23, 2023 · Tips & Tricks
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Careful around the ceiling!

This one can be the surprise of the century if you are changing the insulation on the ceiling or trying to replace certain things about it. Some people who have done these changes have had extreme surprises when it came to the ceiling rafters, as behind them they have found beautiful historical ceilings. Be it a tin-pressed ceiling or an ornamental plaster ceiling, these ornate ceilings have amazing detailing and are a historical element like no other!

Depending on the room in which you discover them, you may end up being able to keep them if you like the design, and it will bring a new light to the home and be a central period feature of the house!

And since we have brought up the topic of renovating or flipping a home, make sure that the materials you are using are going to last you a long time from now! Check out the best materials you can use for your kitchen in this article!

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