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Learn why New Hampshire’s Barn Incentive Tax Program may be right for you!
Information and advice on maintaining the legacy of summer vacation properties for future generations.
Many old house owners have water or moisture issues in their basements and are not quite sure how to handle the problem. Read our blog for tips on managing your moisture issues as well as an anecdote from a Preservation Alliance staff member!
Maintenance and succession planning for a historic seasonal property can seem daunting. The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance has put together a checklist to help you effectively achieve your goals.
Preserving the original wood windows of your historic property can be cost effective and energy efficient. We’ve compiled a list of myths often surrounding the preservation of these features, as well as some tips for maintenance.
Learn tips and tricks from Bill Noble, author of Spirit of Place, for creating your own New England garden to compliment your historic property.
Members of the Putnam family have added a preservation easement to their property at 150 Court Street in Keene, NH to ensure its future preservation.
The New Hampshire Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program can help you with resources to deal with lead paint in your home.
Ian Blackman, LLC, Restoration and Preservation is an advocate for the repurposing of old barns and other structures around New Hampshire. Read about Ian’s impact on the community as well as his own thoughts on preservation, restoration, and the next generation.
Learn the five steps that Ian Blackman, Ian Blackman, LLC Restoration and Preservation and Beverly Thomas of the N.H. Preservation Alliance suggest for maintaining your historic barn.
Check out the virtual gatherings available for May 2020. Sign up to join local experts and New Hampshire Preservation Alliance staff at our virtual, roundtable discussions. Ask questions and get them answered!
Andrew Cushing, director of the bureau of historic sites, discusses the historical importance of saving old windows as well as the economic and eco-friendly aspects of opting for old vs. new.
During this time of social isolation, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is teaming up with contractor Ian Blackman to offer virtual barn assessments. Don't miss out on your chance for an evaluation of your historic barn today!
Updates on town hall meetings highlighting the community support of historic landmarks.
Shawn N. Jasper, Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets & Food writes about the NH Barn Tax Incentive 79-D, its importance to the state, and how an old barn shaped his relationship with his father.
A special message from our Executive Director on COVID-19
Are old houses and history old-fashioned? No way! Here are six “hip-storical” reasons to attend the Old House & Barn Expo.
New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s fun filled quiz lets you know what areas of historic preservation are most interesting to you based on your answers to these simple questions.
Preservation projects around New Hampshire are accelerating toward success thanks to help from the Preservation Alliance and others. Here’s a look at some 2019 numbers and special places.
If you’re looking for a holiday gift for a do-it-yourselfer, an owner of an old house or barn, or simply someone who loves New Hampshire’s historic buildings, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance offers a hassle-free shopping option.
Hardware stores offer just about every solution to household problems. From obscure bolts to screen repair to chisels when you need them, our state’s small town hardware stores are just the places to shop.
Here are some locally-owned and operated hardware stores located in historic buildings that we encourage you to check out (if you’re not already a loyal patron).
The Preservation Alliance’s recent Ossipee Valley road trip showcased preservation trends and people and places that we’re thankful for. From the Ossipee Depot to Snowvillage Inn (photo here by Steve Booth) to Tamworth Distillery and many places in between.
Preserving the historic home of poets Donald Hall and Jane Kenyon at Eagle Pond Farm in Wilmot, NH.
If your looking for a green energy source, an old barn is a great place for solar panels. Here are some historic preservation tips for solar panels on barns.