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Need info on old mortarWell, since I asked about shellac, I figure that I should ask about old mortar. I am getting to the point where I will need to repoint the… Started by MartinLatest Reply |
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SW Duration paintFor you paint experts out there...what do you think about using SW Duration paint on old houses? Is it 100% acrylic? Started by Kathy Keen |
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Help on Trim/Frame/Sash color choicesHello Experienced Old Home Restorers,We have chosen a three-color scheme for our 1901 home. We are installing new Seacoast Gray cedar shin… Started by Hope Straw |
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10 hours ago Reply by Kathy Keen |
Removing wallpaper on plaster ceilingMy house is over 100 years old. The ceiling in the living room is made of plaster and has a large plaster medallion. There are some areas w… Started by Brian Tyers |
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Aug 26 Reply by Martin |
Tissue papered walls, Help!Hi, I am new around here. I just bought a 1929 Brick Foursquare with original Oak trim throughout MOST of which is unpainted, the walls and… Started by McCall Emerald |
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Aug 19 Reply by Martin |
Best Exterior Trim Paint Finish to hide flaws?We need to pick a finish for our exterior trim paint. We have some very old sills to paint - with very rough surfaces. I know high gloss… Started by Hope Straw |
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Aug 15 Reply by McCall Emerald |
Wood floors and walls in bathroom?I got some old tongue and groove flooring and I want to use it in a bathroom to go with the clawfoot tub. I think it'll be fine, but somebo… Started by Kurt Anderson |
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Aug 14 Reply by Anne Dailey |
Removing glued carpetDoes anyone know an effective and easy way to remove old glued down carpet? This ugly carpet is over the basement concrete floor. Any sugg… Started by Shelley |
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Aug 11 Reply by Karan Andrea |
Building codes and permitsHi,I'm new to the forum and to house renovation. I plan to go to my local department and ask some questions. I'm wondering what your take i… Started by Kurt Anderson |
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Aug 11 Reply by Kurt Anderson |
exterior paint blisters and peels off to bare wood on only one section of houseA 1940's addition to my 1903 frame vernacular victorian will not hold paint. I know it's due to moisture migrating from inside-out, but I c… Started by Kathy Keen |
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Aug 6 Reply by M. O'Neil |
Filling Window Sill Weather ChecksHow do you fill those deep cracks in wooden window sills?Johnwww.HistoricHomeWorks.com Started by John Leeke |
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