Renovating a home for yourself or for profit can be an extraordinary and fulfilling experience. Renovation allows you to retain the quality and character of an historic home without sacrificing modern conveniences such as air conditioning and whirlpool tubs!

Chances are if you are reading this page, you are at least exploring opportunities for renovating or rehabbing a home. The information below is intended to provide a brief introduction to some of the issues you are likely to encounter during this process.

For more in-depth discussion about the process of residential renovation, please explore the Renovation Booklet. This online guide discusses major phases of renovation, terminology, common pitfalls, and successful tactics.

Renovation Information - Content

• Renovation Booklet - A primer on the renovation process, the renovation booklet walks you step by step from planning to move-in

• Historic Renovation - Key issues for historic renovation

• Working With Architects - Finding and working with the right design professional can greatly improve your chances for a successful and rewarding project

• General Contractors - The general contractor has a unique position in a renovation project - responsible for translating your drawings into reality!

• Construction Docs - What are "construction documents" - an introduction to the primary medium of communication between you, your architect, the City, and your contractor

• Idea Gallery - Example solutions, photos, and construction details to help you deal with some common renovation occurrences

• How To... - Instructions and details for some common renovation tasks