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Old Houses: 1900-1945 (286)
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 Attic Floor insulationWell it is that time of year... and I thought I should ask before I bought anything. Right now I have a very small amount of "rock wool" in… Started by MartinLatest Reply |
 Insulating original windowsHello! We are in the (long) process of restoring a 1930 bungalow that has 20-odd double-hung windows. My husband is repairing them himself,… Started by Adrienne MLatest Reply |
 Color Selection Chart from 1920'sIn items left by original owner we found this color selection chart. our home is a Gordon Van Tine catalog house but we feel that the color… Started by Nick WylieLatest Reply |
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 Changed our minds and buying this one!!!!!!After pondering the house we were looking at at first, we decided against is, and chose the old farmhouse with the red roof. Lots more char… Started by LindanEddie Jones |
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14 hours ago Reply by LindanEddie Jones |
 Help: What type of house do I have?It was built in 1920. I'm actually close with the original owners family (niece of the builders) and she's not sure either. I have thought… Started by SarahC |
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on Thursday Reply by Will H |
 Can I find an ironing board?My new latest quest for my old house is to put an actual ironing board back in the original cupboard that originally housed one. I am fo… Started by M. P. |
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on Wednesday Reply by Marlin Schorr |
 This is not a Victorian, right?My husband and I recently purchased this house. It was listed as a Victorian, built in 1908. It's in the Cathedral area in Joliet, IL where… Started by Jessie Kaufman |
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May 22 Reply by Sarah Felix Burns |
More photos of our old houseThis house was built in 1908, it's in a historic area in Joliet, IL. The kitchen is in the middle of the house. 1 bedroom, the main bathro… Started by Jessie Kaufman |
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May 21 Reply by Marlin Schorr |
 What is the style of this 1920 home in TN???Hi Can anyone tell me more about the style of this house? Records show it was built in 1920. And this is in the "downtown area" of a small… Started by tinkersouthernbelle |
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May 16 Reply by Will H |
What do you think about this floor plan?I created a "basic" floor plan for my builder to get some idea of what I want to do. This is for this 1920? Victorian Farm House/Revival/B… Started by tinkersouthernbelle |
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May 14 Reply by Andy Streenz |
Protecting porch flooringAm FINALLY have my porches rehabbed. Splurged and had reclaimed heart pine installed on the back porch. It's the porch I hang out on. As… Started by Amanda Stroud |
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sandable compound for final skim coat over StructoLite plasterI tore out part of the wall and ceiling of our WWII-era house to make a repair. The area on the ceiling is about 4' x 6'. I used StructoLit… Started by Mr Blint |
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Apr 30 Reply by Lair Tienter |
1917 Portland Maine Toilet $50 ~ shiny and in good shape.I haven't taken a pic of the potty, but it was in my house until 2 years ago. (Sorry, I prefer elongated varieties.) It would match a cla… Started by lyn joy |
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