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Martin

Need info on old mortar

Well, 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…

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Kathy Keen

SW Duration paint

For 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

0 10 hours ago
Hope Straw

Help on Trim/Frame/Sash color choices

Hello 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

6 10 hours ago
Reply by Kathy Keen
Brian Tyers

Removing wallpaper on plaster ceiling

My 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

3 Aug 26
Reply by Martin
McCall  Emerald

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

4 Aug 19
Reply by Martin
Hope Straw

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

3 Aug 15
Reply by McCall Emerald
Kurt Anderson

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

12 Aug 14
Reply by Anne Dailey
Shelley

Removing glued carpet

Does 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

3 Aug 11
Reply by Karan Andrea
Kurt Anderson

Building codes and permits

Hi,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

4 Aug 11
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Kathy Keen

exterior paint blisters and peels off to bare wood on only one section of house

A 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

1 Aug 6
Reply by M. O'Neil
John Leeke

Filling Window Sill Weather Checks

How do you fill those deep cracks in wooden window sills?Johnwww.HistoricHomeWorks.com

Started by John Leeke

0 Jul 25

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