Applied History is a hands-on speakers series featuring local preservation experts who will share their craft with you.
This series is written and produced by Matt Blanchette from Blanchette Homes.
Applied History Video Series
Season 5 - Restoring and Preserving Molding and Trim
Matt Diana of Matt Diana Housewright walks us through restoring and preserving the detail and history of trim inside of your older home.
Season 4 - Refinishing a Victorian Home in Newburyport
This Victorian home on Orange Street in Newburyport, MA is due for a new coat of paint. With so many details on this home, not any paint job would do. We called in the pros, American Renaissance Painting Company to explain the process.
Season 3 - Boxford Carriage House
In the 1660s, many people were migrating to the [now] New England area to settle and begin living.
Such is the case with Vaughn & Laura's property located in Boxford, MA. They were gracious enough to allow us to follow along their journey of restoring a carriage house with Housewright Matt Diana from Matt Diana Housewright Construction Company.
During this season, we'll follow Matt along as he restores a severely damaged carriage house without tearing it down.
Season 2 - Newburyport Jail
We take a unique and rare behind-the-scenes look at the “Old Gaol” in Newburyport, MA. See the extensive preservation efforts of Chuck Griffin and his wife Gillian. Talented craftsman Fabio Bardini provides a look at what it takes to tuckpoint this gorgeous Rockport granite building.
Season 1 - Amesbury Police Station
Join Matt as he interviews Chief Schultz, Kevin Latady, and Andrew Brewin who, amongst others, have combined to restore the Amesbury Police Station balcony!
Thank you
We’d like to thank Brian Andler of Movement Mortgage for sponsoring this Applied History series. Visit his website and let Brian show you how simple and easy securing a mortgage can be!