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Other prebuilt manufactors other than Aladdin
Sears Roebuck 1920's As well as Mogomery Wards also These catalogs also have sm garages 10" X 12" to lg farm barns, the sears cat has 144 pages & the Mongomery wards…
Started by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium in Old Houses: 1900-1945 11 hours ago.
foundation plantings and basement window wells
Our 1886 home has a brownstone foundation and brick walls. There are many basement windows, each with an interior window that swings up inside and there are storms (Or screens with security bars) th…
Started by Foxglove in Old Houses: Pre-1900 1 day ago.
Need toilet seat info for Case 1pc Toilet
We have a Case One Piece toilet that we use daily, but haven't been able to find a toilet seat that fits correctly. Even though the seat bolts fit the toilet holes correctly, the lid and seat can't b…
Started by Lynn Sharbutt in Old Houses: 1900-1945 1 day ago.
Our First Old Home 5 Replies
Hello All. We are considering purchasing our first older home and because we have no experience in older homes, I feel I should ask some questions from the experts. We know the home was built in 19…
Started by Patty in Old Houses: 1900-1945. Last reply by Phil Mar 19.
Alligatored Woodwork 1 Reply
I have been stripping, staining and refinishing the woodwork in a 1880 house. One of the doors was never painted, and had the original stain on it. The finish was dirty and had lost it's sheen. After…
Started by David Thomas Rudge in Old Houses: Pre-1900. Last reply by PStewart Mar 18.
pine floors 2 Replies
I need to find pine boards for my 1910 house I am restoring. Two are missing 4 inch wide . 6 board feet would be enough.thanksjoe bartlow
Started by Joe Bartlow in Old Houses: Pre-1900. Last reply by Sean Maher Mar 17.
Dirt Basements 7 Replies
I searched the archives for some info on this to no avail. I'd like to know if any of you have cemented a dirt basement. Specifically I'd like to know if we truly do need to lay 2-4" of stone first.…
Started by Perfect Settings in Old Houses: Pre-1900. Last reply by Sean Maher Mar 17.
Saving Wide Pine Floors 3 Replies
We are about 2 years into restoring and renovating an 1830's colonial in New England. We are at the point where we need to do something with our upstairs floors. They are 14-20 inch pine boards. A…
Started by Steve Braman in Old House How-To. Last reply by Sean Maher Mar 15.
Restoration of 1877 faux grain paint on woodwork - HELP! 4 Replies
My Italianate has original grain painted woodwork. I have stripped layers of shellac ruined by mildew and original sloppy application. Have spent many hours on 3 story staircase - now need to put o…
Started by Rick Udelhofen in Old Houses: Pre-1900. Last reply by Drew Skuce Mar 15.
Unbelievable pictures 12 Replies
All - I cant express enough what a difference it makes to have historical pictures of how one's house "originally" was. But even then, I am absolutely blown away by what a difference teh QUAL…
Started by PStewart in Old Houses: Pre-1900. Last reply by PStewart Mar 14.
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Window Sash Painting
Step 9d. Paint.
Apply primer to putty bevels and interior seals. Lap primer 1/16" onto the glass, painting "to the line," allow to dry. Apply two top coats of paint to entire sash except side edges and face margins and top and bottom edges if they are not being painted. (Use best quality exterior house paint. Waterborne 100% acryli… Continue
Posted by John Leeke on March 21, 2010 at 6:58pm
Buying Antiques for your historic home
Of course the use of period antiques is the best way to furnish your period home, but how do you know if what you are buying is authentic or period correct? Finding a reputable dealer in antiques of the period that y
… ContinuePosted by Louise H. Corderman on March 10, 2010 at 10:30am
CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM
WE HAVE A CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM WHICH APPEARS TO BE VERY OLD (VERY EARLY 1900's) AND I AM WONDERING IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN BUYING IT. PERHAPS AN ANTIQUE COLLECTOR OR SOMEONE REFURBISHING AN OLD HOME. IT WAS MANUFACTURED BY THE UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY IN CANTON, OHIO. IT IS A TUEC VACUUM.
Posted by Sarah Ruuska on March 8, 2010 at 2:18pm
Selling my home
Well, sad to say that I'm selling my home. I have to move to GA. I'm working on a website and trying to present it to people with that intrest in style of home.
http://www.wix.com/Ballardpark/Ballardpark
I will be changing and adding more photos but any advice would help, Or just let me know if you like it :)
Posted by Tony Cirranello on March 7, 2010 at 6:45pm
Functional Forms by Glen G Guarino
New, one-of-a-kind table and mirror designs by artist Glen G. Guarino will be
exhibited at the New Jersey School of Architecture (“NJS
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