207 773-2306    26 Higgins St. Portland, ME  04103      info.© 1994-2007 JohnC.Leeke

John Leeke's Historic  HomeWorks™

Helping owners, tradespeople, contractors and professionals understand and maintain their historic and older buildings.

Video: Reports from the Field

Learn how you can Save Maine Windows right here at Historic HomeWorks.

See the Steam Paint Removal video, buy the new Steam Paint Removal Report and join the Steam Paint Removal discussion here.

Learn how to Save Your Wood Windows with this Practical Restoration Report. Wood-Epoxy Repairs shows how to use this high-tech repair method.

The latest Report from the Field:
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Learn to care for your fine old home. 
Learn here. 
Learn how. 
Learn now.

Care for a house, it becomes your home--a safe haven for the comfort of your family. 

Got peeling paint? Crumbling bricks? Rotting porch columns? Not sure which way to jump first?

Wish you had a brother in the business who could tell you what's what and who's who? Well, I'm not your brother, but you can still count on me for objective advice not tainted by the construction industry's marketing hype and hidden agendas. 

-- John 
    By Hammer and Hand Great Works Do Stand
    By Pen and Thought Best Words are Wrought

If you have "how to" questions first try Search, then look in the Library. Still stumped? Visit with us at the Discussion Forum. Looking for referrals? Please use the Question & Answer Service. 
For consulting services visit the Office, and take a look at some recent  projects for historic house museums and homeowners.

    207 773-2306    26 Higgins St. Portland, ME  04103      info.© 1994-2007 JohnC.Leeke