Heirloom Homekeeper: A Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Historic Spaces

The Heirloom Homekeeper: A Guide to Cleaning and Caring for Historic Spaces

Caring for a historic home is more than just upkeep-it's an act of preservation, stewardship, and love. Whether you're restoring a Victorian gem, maintaining a Craftsman bungalow, or simply drawn to traditional period homekeeping methods, The Heirloom Homekeeper is your essential Historic Home Maintenance Guide to cleaning, maintaining, and preserving older homes with care and confidence.

This modern yet timeless approach to historic home care blends gentle cleaning techniques with practical routines that protect delicate materials and celebrate the beauty of the past. Whether you're focused on historic home preservation or simply finding the best ways to approach cleaning old houses, this guide will help you honor your home's legacy.

Inside, You'll Learn How To:
✔ Choose the Right Tools & Cleaning Products - Safe, non-toxic methods designed to protect woodwork, plaster, tile, and vintage fixtures.
✔ Build a Sustainable Cleaning Routine - Flexible, time-tested strategies that work with your lifestyle, not against it.
✔ Care for Unique Historic Features - Expert tips for vintage home care, maintaining antique finishes, leaded glass, period hardware, and architectural details.
✔ Incorporate Seasonal Rhythms & Rituals - Align your homekeeping with the natural flow of the year for efficient and meaningful upkeep.
✔ Preserve Your Home's Story for Future Generations - Thoughtful approaches to historic home preservation and restoration that honor your home's history.

Blending hands-on experience with a passion for Victorian home care, Courtney PeGan Stevens shares insights from years of research, trial, and error. Her approach champions gentle yet effective historic house cleaning techniques, the power of intentional routines, and the deep satisfaction of maintaining a home with heart and history.