Blog - Stefan Doomanis

Preservation & Stewardship

The Women Who Saved Mount Vernon

One of America’s earliest preservation stories—and one worth remembering My wife recently told me that Mount Vernon may have been the first real example of historic home preservation and restoration in the United States. That sounded like exactly the kind of story I would love, so I wanted to find out more. As it turns […]
Affordable History

Affordable History: Seven Character Homes Under $1 Million

From a river-rock bungalow in Stonehurst to a Spanish Revival waiting to be restored, explore seven Southern California homes under $1 million—each with character, possibility, and something worth noticing.
Architectural Details.

Why the Details Matter

Sometimes the smallest details tell you the most about a house. An original light fixture, a piece of tile, old hardware—or even a recipe fired into the kitchen wall—can reveal something about the people who lived there and what they thought was worth keeping.