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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 Jan in Old Houses: Pre-1900Latest 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 basswood in Old Houses: Pre-1900Latest 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 Williams in Old Houses: Pre-1900Latest Reply |
 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 Martin in Old Houses: 1900-1945Latest Reply |
 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 in Old Houses: Pre-1900Latest 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 M in Old Houses: 1900-1945Latest Reply |
 Historic PropertiesThis is your source to buy or sell historic real estate - from projects to completed renovations, residential to commercial, Federal to Ecl… Started by Community Host in Swaps and SalesLatest Reply |
 What was this arch in our chimney?Can anyone tell me what this arch used to be in our chimney that we exposed behind a wall? Its so low to the ground (like 2 feet) that I ca… Started by PStewart in Old Houses: Pre-1900Latest Reply |
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 Martin in Old House How-ToLatest Reply |
 What sort of vermin am I dealing with here??About a month ago, we moved into our long-dreamed about brick federal. Built in 1827, it had fallen into a desperate state in the early 190… Started by Leah Acosta in Old Houses: Pre-1900Latest Reply |
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