TLC for Your Old (or not-so-old) House
March 9, 2006
I've recently gotten very interested in old houses. Well, I've always been interested, but it's a lot more focused these days, since I was appointed to the Prince George's Historical and Cultural Trust.I live in an old house. Not a historic one, just an old one. Lots of the new things in Home Depot or Lowes just don't seem to fit. So I'm often searching for new sources for old things.
My all-time favorite magazine is This Old House. I always find something in each issue that I can use, either for my clients or in my own home. When I hear the magazine clunk through the mail slot, I generally stop whatever I'm doing and take a break find out what's in the new issue.
I've found a terrific website called OldHouseWeb.com. They have an RSS feed for product reviews and I've already found an item or two that I can probably live without, but they sure intrigue me. (You don't even want to know how many clippings I have on things that intrigue me but that I'll probably never buy.)
Another neat site is OldHouseJournal.com. Oh yeah, and OldHouses.com.
Personally, I like an eclectic blend of old and new. But I'm a push-over for old glass doorknobs and the other kinds of things you'll see on these websites. Have fun surfing!
(C) 2006 Susan Pruden.
A lifetime Maryland resident, Susan Pruden has the ideal foundation for selling and buying homes. After 8 years working in just about every facet of the mortgage industry, and several years with her own company specializing in marketing for real estate agents, Susan got her real estate license in 1994. Susan has earned several industry awards. The CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award is based on reviews from Susan's clients and is earned by a very small percentage of agents. She has earned that coveted recognition since 2012
Two others were awarded by the Prince George's Association of REALTORS®. The Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year Award is based on a mixture of community involvement, association involvement and real estate education and designations. The other, the Distinguished Service Award, is for "exceptional meritorious service."
Susan is involved in her local community. She was named Cheverly Volunteer of the Year in 2018, even having June 25th designated "Susan Pruden Day" in the Town of Cheverly. She is also a Commissioner on the Prince George's County Historic Preservation Commission and President of the Cheverly American Legion Auxiliary.
Susan Pruden has lived in Cheverly lived with her husband, Joseph, for almost 30 years.
