Restoration is about fulfilling dreams. Those dreams are usually about the remembrance of history. Restoration is about returning a house or structure to an approximation of its original character, integrity and charm. The first requirement is knowledge or research of period architecture. The second is to attend to structural considerations. Next is the inclusion of modern compliance requirements. The building should look like its old self but have all of the modern amenities. This requires an attention to detail, soundness and accuracy. The final stage is restoring historical details and features, which requires quality craftsmanship. The main requirement for this type of restoration of history? Caring.