Articles focused on historic homes throughout Ohio, including preservation tips, insurance challenges, architecture insights, and neighborhood history.
Electricians in Walnut Hills, Dayton, encounter a distinct set of insurance considerations shaped by the neighborhood’s historic housing stock, dense tree canopy, and vibrant community lifestyle. From rewiring century-old homes to navigating detached garages and alley access, the risks faced here extend well beyond typical contractor hazards. A nuanced understanding of how liability insurance and…
The Hidden Cost of Old Electrical Systems in Ohio Homes Ohio’s housing stock is some of the oldest in the Midwest. Neighborhoods across Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Toledo, and Columbus are filled with beautiful craftsman, brick foursquares, Victorians, pre-war bungalows, and post-war ranch homes—many built long before modern electrical standards. While these homes offer character, charm,…
The Huffman Historic District in Dayton, Ohio, is one of the city’s most architecturally significant neighborhoods—an 85-acre enclave of brick mansions, wood-frame Victorians, and 19th-century streetscapes that has changed remarkably little since the 1870s. For homeowners, this stability is both a gift and a challenge. Owning a home in Huffman means stewarding an irreplaceable piece…
Grafton Hill is one of Dayton’s most architecturally rich and culturally significant neighborhoods — a community defined by its historic homes, tree-lined streets, and proximity to downtown and the Great Miami River. As a proud owner of a historic home on Central Ave, I understand firsthand how unique, rewarding, and occasionally challenging homeownership can be…
This is my take on why Wright-Dunbar is becoming Dayton’s Hottest New Housing Market. Wright-Dunbar is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its long, historic life—and for homeowners, investors, and anyone watching Dayton’s west side closely, the momentum is unmistakable. With new businesses opening, ongoing revitalization along West Third Street, and major reinvestment…
Ohio homeowners are facing something they’ve never experienced before: higher premiums, fewer insurance options, and a growing number of homes labeled as “uninsurable.” Whether you live in Dayton, Oakwood, Kettering, Miamisburg, or anywhere in Montgomery County, you’ve probably felt the shift—either through rising renewal prices, surprise inspections, or outright carrier declines. This guide explains the…
If you own a home with a slate roof in Oakwood, Ohio, you already know how special your property is. From the tree-lined streets off Far Hills to the historic homes near Schantz Park, Oakwood’s character is written in its architecture—and slate roofs are a huge part of that story. But while slate is beautiful…
