I Love This Old Denver Home, But Now What?

It’s finally yours, the dream Craftsman bungalow tucked away on a quiet street a stone’s throw from Wash Park, but it needs a few things.   You said you wanted a fixer-upper, and boy did you get one!  This Denver real estate hasn’t been touched for 60 years, and she is showing the lack of regular maintenance.  But, where to start?  The windows are old, the heater looks like an octopus and the decor is retro, but sadly it is the wrong decade.

Don’t despair my new Denver homeowner!  Coming this March, Denver’s Old House Society is holding the annual Old House Fair.  An extravaganza of vendors, lecturers, authors and fellow old home lovers that are happy to guide your home into the 21st century.  No longer a babe in the woods of historic renovation, the fair can help to connect you with professional remodelers that specialize in vintage Denver homes, interior decorators that can help you achieve that period look, and tradesman who aren’t afraid to tackle that 80 year old boiler in the basement.

Formed in 2008, Denver’s Old House Society has set forth to protect Denver‘s old homes (technically 50 years old or more) and preserve them and the neighborhoods that surround them.  The organization works with homeowners to educate them on ways to restore and renovate their homes while maintaining the integrity of the architecture.  Each Saturday, they hold workshops for “old-homeowners” on topics such as HVAC, window replacement, masonry and color selections.  They also host walking tours in some of Denver‘s most historic neighborhoods.

So, mark your calendars for March 10, 2012.  The fair is at the Tivoli in downtown Denver from 9 am – 5 pm.  Come and see us at booth number 35 and meet Jesse Sehlmeyer with Vintage Homes of Denver.