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Winter Weatherization Workshop for Old House Owners

Winter is coming. It’s time to think about lowering those heating bills.  In this half-day workshop learn how to make your old home more "green," saving both money and energy without damaging its historic character. The partially restored Gibson House (c.1848) in historic Bristol, RI (1200 Hope Street) is the setting for this workshop. Experts will present information and demonstrations on: Insulation •Weatherizing the building envelope • Efficient heating systems • Basic maintenance.

This workshop is a project of the Collaborative for Common Sense Preservation: Historic New England, the Newport Restoration Foundation, and Preserve Rhode Island.

Advance registration required: www.newportrestoration.org/calendar/details/21899-winter ; (401) 846-4152 ; liz@newportrestoration.org

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