Read basic tips and guidelines on caring for older buildings in an eighteen-page booklet, "PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Tips on Repairing, Renovating and Respecting Older Buildings" (5 MB PDF document). This user-friendly booklet addresses common problems and recommended approaches when dealing with bricks and mortar, doorways and entrances, porches, roofs and gutters, windows, decorative trim and artificial siding. Learn how modern synthetic materials may do more harm than good on older buildings, and how preventive maintenance of the original features on your building will help to preserve the property's individual character and historic value.

This property maintenance guide was developed in cooperation with staff from the East King Improvement District. Find out about their programs and activities at www.historiceastside.org.

The property maintenance guide was financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.