RESTORE 'N MORE, INC. is a general contracting firm specializing in historic restoration, preservation, and rehabilitation of pre-Victorian era structures, and the construction of architecturally-sensitive additions and renovations. Whereas a majority of our clients are from the private, residential sector, RESTORE 'N MORE has successfully completed numerous important projects in the commercial and religious sectors. The company was founded in 1987 by Gary and Denise Baer, both of whom are actively involved in the management and operations of the company: Gary in consulting and sales and the one who helps us see the big picture; Denise in managing the affairs of the office and publisher/author of our quarterly newsletter. Projects Superintendent and Vice President Donald Delp has been with the company since its inception and, we are proud to say, is undoubtedly the finest restoration carpenter and "old-house detective" to be found. Project Supervisor and 2nd-Vice President Dennis Nissley, a soft-spoken 10+-year veteran, has earned the respect and admiration of clients, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and employees through the effective and efficient manner in which he oversees a project. All our supervisors and carpenters are well-trained and experienced in restoration practices and procedures. RESTORE 'N MORE is respected for its accomplishments and admired for its abilities. Our hard-earned trademark and unwavering goal is complete client satisfaction based on the highest levels of client/contractor communication, project management, and individual craftsmanship

RESTORE 'N MORE'S HOME
Here was yet another building slated for the wrecking ball. Originally built in 1880 as a tobacco warehouse and cigar factory, this commercial building had gone through many transformations and eventual decline. Although it had seen better days, much of the original fabric was still intact; including original wood flooring, massive support timbers, and at least a few of the arched-top window sash which we then used as guides for reproduction. But, we saw the inherent beauty and potential for putting office and workshop space all under one roof. Yes, this is now the new home of Restore 'N More.

Design by Cox-Evans Architects
Vintage flooring and board walls from Sylvan Brandt

PROJECTS COMPLETED AT NATIONAL REGISTER & OTHER HISTORIC SITES:

Miller Springhouse, East Earl, Lancaster County (NR) 1989

Charming Forge, Womelsdorf, Berks County (NR) 1994, 95, 96, 97, 98

Coleman-Stiegel House, Brickerville / Lititz, Lancaster County (NR) 1996, 97, 98

Cookes House, York, York County (NR) 1988, 90

Daniel Lady Farm (Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Assn.), Gettysburg 2002, 2003, 2004

Donegal Presbyterian Church, Mount Joy, Lancaster County (NR) 1991, 92

D. W. Long Tobacco Warehouse, Manheim, Lancaster County (NR) 2002, 2003

Eisenhart Mill, East Berlin, Adams County 2002

Ephrata Cloisters, Ephrata, Lancaster County (NR) 2003

Farmer's Supply Bldg, Lancaster, Lancaster County (NR) 1992

George & Elizabeth Moyer Home, "Richland", Jefferson Twp., Berks County (NR) 1997, 98, 99, 00, 01

Hager Arcade, Lancaster, Lancaster County (NR) 1987

Heritage House, Elizabethtown, Lancaster County (NR) 1992

"Hidden Spring Farm", Middletown (NR) 1988, 89, 95, 96

Landis Valley Farm Museum, Pierce Landis House, Lancaster County (NR) 1994

Latimeria Summerhouse (Peony Garden Gazebo), Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, DE 2001

Pool Forge, Churchtown, Lancaster County (NR) 1990, 94, 97

Preservation PA office building, Harrisburg (NR) 1996

Shaarai Shomayim synagogue, Lancaster, Lancaster County 1988, 91

Spring Grove Forge, East Earl, Lancaster County (NR) 2003, 2004, 2005

St. Peter's Lutheran, the old Kierch, Middletown (NR) 2000, 2002

Weber/Weaver House, West Lampeter Twp., Lancaster County (NR), 1995, 96, 97, 98

Wright's Ferry Mansion, Columbia, Lancaster County (NR) 2003, 2004, 2005

CULTURAL AFFILIATIONS:

The Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County
13 West King Street
Lancaster, PA 17603-3813
Trustee (Gary M. Baer) - 1999
1st Vice President (Gary M. Baer) - 2002
Chairman of the Board (Gary M. Baer) - Current

Lancaster County Historical Society
230 N. President Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17603-3125
Newsletter Editor (Denise D. Baer) - 1991-1994
Trustee (Gary M. Baer) - 1991-1994
President (Gary M. Baer) - 1994-1998
Chairman, "Building on History" capital campaign (Gary M. Baer) - 1998
President Emeritus (Gary M. Baer) - Since 1999

Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
123 N. Prince St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Trustee (Gary M. Baer) - 1988-1992

Fulton Opera House
North Prince Street
Lancaster, PA
Building Restoration Committee Member (Gary M. Baer) - 1991-1993

The Charming Forge Foundation
PO Box 63
Womelsdorf, PA 19567
Trustee (Gary M. Baer) - 1998-2000

Historic York, Inc.
PO Box 2312
York, PA 17405
Trustee (Donald L. Delp) - 1992-2003
Chairman, Architectural Warehouse Committee (Donald L. Delp) - 2004-2005
Vice President (Donald L. Delp) - 2004-2005

Friends of Cross Mill
Cross Mill Road
Felton, PA
"Wallace-Cross Mill Restoration" Committee (Donald L. Delp) - 1995-2005

LECTURE ENGAGEMENTS:

"Richland Plantation: A study in preservation, historic restoration, and sympathetic renovation
2003 - 2004 lecture series, by Gary Baer
Society of American Decorative Arts,
Philadelphia, PA
Covenant United Methodist Church, VISTA enrichment program for retired persons,
Lebanon, PA

"Marketing Basics for the Restoration Contractor"
November 2001, by Denise Baer
4th Annual International Preservation Trades Workshop
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

"Never on a Sunday: An architectural study tour of historic churches in Lancaster, Berks, Lebanon & Dauphin Counties"
1997 Lecture and Tour Series, by Gary Baer
Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County

"The Home: Inspection and Energy Retrofit"
1996, by Gary Baer
RESTORATION '96 Convention
Baltimore Convention Center

"Milling Around Lancaster County: An architectural study tour of Lancaster County grist mills"
1996 Lecture and Tour Series, by Gary Baer
Heritage Center Museum of Lancaster County

"Exterior Preservation of Historic Houses"
Preservation Workshop Series 1990, by Gary Baer
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County

"Investing in Existing Structures"
Preservation Workshop Series 1989, by Gary Baer
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County

"Rehabilitation and Preservation of Older Homes"
Log Cabin Tour and Lecture Series 1988, by
Gary Baer
Elizabethtown Historical Society

"Early Building Methods and Trades"
1988, by Gary Baer
Marietta Restoration Associates

PUBLISHED IN:

Managing the Small Construction Business, second edition, "Site Rules for Subs"
by Denise David Baer, pp. 74-77, published by Builderburg Group Inc., 1999

Early American Homes magazine:
Gary M. Baer, "Forewarned is Forearmed, Checking Out an Old House," April 1998

Journal of Light Construction monthly trade magazine:
Denise David Baer, regularly featured business columnist , "Strictly Business" column, 1997-98

FEATURED OR CITED IN:

American HomeStyle & Gardening magazine:
May 1995, "Sympathetic Addition"

Central Pennsylvania Life magazine:
Winter 1998/99, "Past Presence: A quest for an authentic farnhouse"
Premier Collector's Issue, Spring 1998,
"Cuisine Art"

Custom Builder magazine:
March/April 1995, "Sympathetic Addition"
July/August 1993, cited in "The Business of Building Historical Homes"

Early American Life magazine:
October 1992, "Hardly a Problem Worth Noting"

Great Kitchen Designs: A Visual Feast of Ideas and Resources, by Tina Skinner,
Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2001.
RnM projects featured on pages 3, 44, 45, 46, 68, 69, 139, and 140

HOME magazine
December 1996 / January 1997, cited in "Restoration: What to know before you buy"

Kitchens by Professional Designers, Book XI: "Willow Spring Farm," kitchen designed by Bobby Herr, Barbara Herr, CKD

Lancaster County magazine:
October 1996, "A Sympathetic Restoration"
May 1994, "A Lowly Root Cellar's Revival"
May 1991, "This Old House is - Sort of - What It Used to Be"

Old-House Interiors magazine:
Fall 1996, "Gentleman's Quarters"

Popular Mechanics magazine:
February 1991, Old House Restoration column, "Log Homes"

Remodeling magazine:
October 2000, Profile, "Preserve & Prosper"
November 1995, Merit Award, Renaissance '95 Competition, "Gray Estate Carriage House"
October 1995, Design News column,
"Cooking Light"
February 1995, Profile, "Preservation Pros"
July 1994, Trade Secrets column,
"Ditching the Job"
April 1992, cited in "Feedback"

Various projects and business articles
featured in:
Lancaster: The Intelligencer Journal, The New Era, The Sunday News, Business Monday
Harrisburg: Sunday Patriot News, The Sun
Lebanon: Daily News
York: The York Dispatch