Discover, Shop, and Learn at the 2nd Annual Decatur Old House Fair

On Saturday, March 6th, the City of Decatur, in partnership with the DeKalb History Center and the Decatur Preservation Alliance, will hold the second annual Decatur Old House Fair. This day-long celebration will feature new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials, and quality services for owners of older homes. Homeowners can attend how-to seminars and workshops on restoring old windows, creating a maintenance plan, tax credits for rehabilitation, historic landscapes, researching an old house, and much more. The fair will also include a large exhibit hall of professionals, retailers, and suppliers that specialize in areas like home improvement, historic preservation, and interior furnishings.

Author Jane Powell of "Bungalow Details and Interiors", "Bungalow Kitchens", and "Bungalow Bathrooms" will be the guest speaker and will be signing copies of her book that will be available for sale at the event. For more details on the author, please go to www.janepowell.org.

Seminars begin at 10a.m. Topics include:

Wood Window Repair and Maintenance (offered twice!)

Maintenance Plans for Old Houses

Design Strategies for Additions and New Construction in Historic Neighborhoods

Energy Efficiency in Old Houses

Greening Your Old House

Major Repairs Wood Stripping, Plaster, and Lead Abatement

Historic Landscapes

Creating Historic Interiors in a Modern World

Researching Your Old House and What Style is Your House? (Bring a picture of your house!)

Storm Windows in Old Houses

Hiring a Contractor

Zoning, Permitting, and Preservation Commissions

The Decatur Old House Fair will be held on March 6th from 9a.m. to 5p.m. at the Holiday Inn Conference Plaza at 130 Clairemont Avenue in downtown Decatur. For a seminar schedule, exhibitor details, and ticket information, visit www.DecaturOldHouseFair.com. Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased on the website or at select local establishments.