What is the Craftwork Training Center?
The Craftwork Training Center, offers hands-on, in-depth workshops covering a range of skills and trades including: Historic Window...
Hempcrete: What It Is, Benefits, and How It’s Used in Modern Construction
The eco-friendly insulation material used to fill stud cavities within building framing members is Hempcrete. It is not to be confus...
Elevate Your Skills With Craftwork Training Center Workshops
Elevate your skill with one of the Craftwork Training Center’s excellent and informative workshops, featuring hands-on instruction a...
Why 2026 is the Year of Historic Preservation
In 2026, the United States of America will mark its 250th anniversary—a moment that invites reflection not only on our history, but ...
Avoiding Bad Historic Masonry Advice
Uh oh, there is a problem with your home’s masonry. For many of us, the first place we turn is the internet. The human brain wants t...
The Hazards of De-Icing Salt & Historic Masonry
When a winter storm approaches, everyone wants to make sure they are prepared. The refrigerator gets stocked with essentials, batter...
Why Breathable Materials Matter in Historic Masonry
Why Breathable Materials Matter in Historic Masonry and Sustainable Construction
When it comes to preserving historic masonry or bu...
Restoring the Stroud Mansion
Stroud Mansion History
Vivid murals adorning the sides of buildings along the main road in downtown Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Th...
Training at the Darby Free Library
Restoration Brings New Energy to America’s Oldest Library
Libraries often evoke images of hushed voices and quiet corners, but this...
Parging with NHL 5
Parging with NHL 5, a stone foundation with NHL 5, and waterproofing materials. Parging mixtures with lime and Portland.
