Preserving and restoring historic properties is often a difficult task. Every step must be carefully considered to ensure that you enhance what remains of the property and its artifacts, that you follow applicable laws and regulations, and that you take advantages of all tax advantages or other support that may be available to you. Fortunately, you won't be the first person to undertake these projects, and you can find significant published support for restoration and preservation.   There are published books that may be found online or ordered from any bookstore. But because these are still subjects with limited reader appeal, much of the current information will be found in electronic form on government and private web pages. In our "library" we have attempted to locate and list below some of the documents that we believe you may find helpful.  Just click on the link that follows each document listing to view the publication. Historic Resources In Forsyth County - A Source Book - Planning Guide  - Forsyth\Winston Salem City\County Planning Board (Large file)   >>> The Architectural Character Checklist/Questionnaire - epreservation.net  >>> Conserving Energy In Historic Buildings - National Park Service  >>> Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork - National Park Service  >>> North Carolina Historic Preservation State Tax Credits - NC State Preservation Office >>> The Preservation of Historic Barns - National Park Service  >>> Painting Historic Interiors - National Park Service  >>>   Preservation Easements -Private Agreements, Public Benefits  - Preservation North Carolina >>> Preservation Tech Notes - Case Studies for Historic Preservation - National Park Service   >>> Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts - National Park Service  >>> The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows - National Park Service  >>> Roofing for Historic Buildings - National Park Service  >>> Sample Protective Covenants - Preservation North Carolina  >>> Sample Rehabilitation Agreement  - Preservation North Carolina  >>> Using Rehabilitation Tax Credits To Renovate Your Home Or Business Property - Preservation North Carolina >>>