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Old Houses: 1900-1945 (352)
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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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 Entryway light fixture 1907 Colonial Revival cottageNo need for perfection, just want something appropriate. Totally decorating challenged. 10' ceiling. Small area. Hanging? Flush? Etc etc TIA Started by peggy hinkle |
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 Need help identifying the architectural style / Kitchen Flooring & Counter TopsHello. We recently purchased a 1919 home in Ft. Worth, TX. I'm trying to identify the style. It was suggested that it is Italian Renaiss… Started by Tanya Claire |
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 Cast Iron Soil pipe failure?Hello all! The time has come to decide whether or not to replace the original cast iron soil pipe in my house. It doesn't leak or have an… Started by Jonathan Runaas |
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blown in insulation in an older homeI am considering putting in an offer on a historic brick bungalow in Chicago. It has a beautiful fireplace with bookcases, arched doorways,… Started by Christine Berrong |
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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 M |
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1913 Home Chimneys - Repoint or Rebuild?We have a 1913 Queen Anne style home....we have renovated nearly all of the home... exterior & interior.... chimney issues now... mor… Started by Gerald Bingeman |
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May 29 Reply by Phil |
 Porch SuggestionsLooking for suggestions for my porch reno. House built 1901 Queen Anne. Want to keep everything as period as possible. WOuld like sugges… Started by N. Bey |
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 Painting a picket fence when Tom Sawyer's gang is not availableSo I have 102 linear feet of picket fencing to paint (three coats) and am looking for advice. Has anyone painted one of these before? … Started by Amanda Stroud |
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1930s bathroom door knob and mortise lockset changed to modern - can I convert back?I have a 1930's cape style house. Somewhere along the line the bathroom door knob and mortise lockset was changed out to a standard 2-3/8"… Started by Jean Ricciuti |
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May 6 Reply by Bill Hendrickson |
 Hex tiles for walls?We have a 1912 Victorian home we are currently remodelling, beginning with the 1st floor bath. I chose American Olean 1" hex tiles - bright… Started by William Matt Lowe |
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