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Greek Revival KitchenI have an 1847 half a double in a small PA town. My kitchen was originally separate from the main house but was connected via a new dining… Started by JanLatest Reply |
Bathroom with Wrap-Around Drawer VanityThis was a fun creative piece of work I did this past summer. Hope it is interesting: All the best, Basswood http://basswoodcarpentry.c… Started by basswoodLatest Reply |
in-roof guttersI'm about to get the roof replaced on my 1894 Victorian. Due to the crown moulding on all the fascia, the gutters are actually placed into… Started by LeRoy WilliamsLatest Reply |
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Proper Paint Color For Fixed WindowI have an 1894 shingle style Queen Anne house. Upper story sidewall shingles are painted a dark green and first floor claps are a deep red.… Started by Diana |
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10 hours ago Reply by Diana |
Making Wood ShuttersAll - My research seems to indicate that my chances for obtaining antique, properly sized , exterior shutters for my 1889 Queen Anne… Started by PStewart |
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1 day ago Reply by jane |
wallpaper dilemmaWe have an 1890 Queen Anne and would like to paper the ceilings but our wallpaperer says we have a calcimine problem and the paper will pee… Started by Joyce M. Anderson |
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Aug 26 Reply by Shelley |
Introducing our old house -- with lots of questions!Hello everyone! I have been lurking here and reading for a little while now, but it is finally time to make my own post in regards to our o… Started by Mimi |
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Aug 26 Reply by Ken |
Restore plaster vs. veneer plaster vs. drywallOur 1882 Itlalianate has been through a lot of well-meaning remodels over the years. Most of the ceilings are drywalled, but I assume that… Started by Dianne |
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Aug 26 Reply by Martin |
screens for curved glass windownHello, just joined this group. very interesting discussions. a year ago, I bought an 1850 brick rowhome, which underwent some remodeling i… Started by Patricia O'Hara |
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Aug 25 Reply by Patricia O'Hara |
Creative use for old wooden lathDoes anyone know of any creative ways of reusing or re purposing old wooden lath saved after removing a wall? I have a bunch from my house… Started by Albert Kreis |
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Aug 23 Reply by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium |
Unbelievable picturesAll - I cant express enough what a difference it makes to have historical pictures of how one's house "originally" was. But even th… Started by PStewart |
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Aug 18 Reply by Martin |
This is our home... and thoughts on Bead boardHi EveryoneWe are new members and wanted to introduce ourselves and our home to everyone, and get an opinion.First our home... 1870 Vernacu… Started by Mark Goff |
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Aug 17 Reply by Mark Goff |
Do you live in a George F. Barber "pattern book" house?I am researching the work on noted "pattern book" architect, George F. Barber. Barber is credited with the creation of tens of thousands of… Started by Chris DiMattei |
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