Sorry for the last minute notification here, but I just found out about this. Historic Denver is holding a series of preservation workshops for homeowners. Based on the info on their site, they appear to be very practical.

This workshop is held this Saturday, November 12 3-7PM.

As you may remember, we applied for (and were approved) for Colorado Historic tax credits. We did a lot of homework about the preservation of our existing house. I would have loved to have attended a workshop like this!

And, the best part? It’s focused on mid-century modern homes.

The schedule of workshops for the evening is:
3pm-4pm: Historic preservation basics and available tax credits
4pm-5pm: Energy efficiency for the older home
5pm-6pm: Window restoration and weatherization
6pm-7pm: Masonry and wood trim repairs

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