Homeowner Workshops Return!

Common Sense Preservation

The Economical Historic Home: Energy Efficiency Basics for Old House Owners

Saturday, September 25, 2010
1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, Saunderstown.

Registration is $25.  Preserve Rhode Island/Historic New England members may register for $15.
Register online at the Newport Restoration Foundation website

How to care for your old house, protect Rhode Island's heritage, and help save the planet!

Do you love your historic home but hate the high heating bills and wasted energy? Learn how to make your old home more "green," saving money and energy without losing its historic character. 

Experts will present information and demonstrations on:

• insulation
• weatherizing the building envelope (walls, doors, roof, etc.)
• wood window repair and restoration
• retrofitting for efficient heating systems
• tax credits and funding sources
• and more

Common Sense Preservation is a joint project of Newport Restoration Foundation, Preserve Rhode Island, Historic New England, and the Providence Revolving Fund, in association with Heritage Restoration, Inc and Heartwood Building & Restoration. 

Advance registration required.