"could you post a picture - it would really help to see exactly what you are talking about. Thanks Haldis"
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Security doors for 1908 Arts and Craft
Started Apr 18, 2009
Protecting unfinished outside pillars from rain
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Randall Marder Mar 26, 2009.
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Haldis Fearn replied to Adrienne M's discussion Insulating original windows"Sorry for the delay - here are the pics of the storm window - it's hard to see the plastic wrap but its there. Haldis"
Haldis Fearn replied to Adrienne M's discussion Insulating original windows"Will be happy to - I'll get the photographer in the house to take pics tomorrow. Oh one thing - I did seal the top and bottom by wrapping clear packing tape around those edges. Also if you get a hole, I just put clear packing tape…"
Haldis Fearn replied to Adrienne M's discussion Insulating original windows"I used John's idea for inside storms with one difference. I simply wrapped plastic wrap around both sides and overlapped about 1 - 2" horizontally. There is enough static cling that I didn't even have to tape the…"
Beverly Jamison left a comment for Haldis Fearn"Your area and the Oakland area have a number of homes that are worth restoring. I previously resided in San Rafael, Petaluma, and Sonoma, California. Having also been a former planning commissioner in California, I know how difficult it is getting…"
Haldis Fearn commented on Nick Wylie's blog post Getting ready and feeling alone"Nick - welcome to the group. There also several other websites you might be interested in. www.historichomeworks.com, www.oldhouseweb.com, PreservationDirectory.com (this lists all kinds of resources, including all the states' preservation…"
Haldis Fearn replied to Phil's discussion linseed oil as a pre-primer"John - thanks - I just got the impression from the way the people at Viking Sales described it that there was some additional process going on. Haldis"
Haldis Fearn replied to Phil's discussion linseed oil as a pre-primer"Check out the boiled linseed from Allback - it is processed more than regular linseed oil from the box stores. The process removes any fungus or bacteria. I have used it on redwood pillars and then coated them with Allback's linseed oil…"
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- I am so psyched. Tuesday evening after a four month slog and angst with the decision makers (who know absolutely nothing about preservation), our house an Arts&Crafts, four square with the original water tank building (30' tall and makes a great studio) was approved by the city as a Merit Resource under the city's historical preservation program. This makes us eligible for the Mill's Act which gives homeowners 40-60% of their property taxes forgiven as long as you use the money to restore and maintain the building.
I have been an old house nut for like forever - my parents use to buy and fix up old houses so I grew up working with my dad (he was a civil engineer).
I subscribed to OHJ back in the 70's - even have all the newsletter on the shelf and still consult them. I have been very lucky - owned a 1894 Queen Anne on Staten Island, had a CA Bungalow for 7 years - talk about a remuddle - bubble gum pink carpet and mini-blinds with mustard yellow trim. The windows over the mantle bookcases were behind sheetrock and 9 layers of paint on the outside glass. I should buy stock in the company that makes straight edge razor blades and holders.
While I love my house and have no desire to move I would love to help people un-muddle their homes or just advise on resources and info. So I have approached the city's historical society to start a subcommittee on preservation. Hopefully that will get approved.
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- At 1:58pm on May 9, 2010, Beverly Jamison said…
- Your area and the Oakland area have a number of homes that are worth restoring. I previously resided in San Rafael, Petaluma, and Sonoma, California. Having also been a former planning commissioner in California, I know how difficult it is getting things through.Good luck on your house.
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