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I'm going to be painting all the walls and trim on the interior of my 1940s mock tudor. The existing paint job is in pretty good shape, but there are a few spots where the paint is chipped on the baseboards and wooden doors. The depression where the chip is would show through after I've put on a new coat of paint.I've considered stripping all the wood, then repainting to get a fresh, clean look. But that seems like a lot of effort for just a few problem areas.Is there are way to "spot strip"…See More

I'm in the process of purchasing a ca. 1941 mock tudor and have noticed in photos I've taken that the interior door hinges seem to be installed on the door facings, rather than on the door edges. I've attached a photo that shows an example.I'm not in the house yet, so I can't verify whether this affects the operation of the doors.Do you think this was done for a reason, or was it a mistake? Just wondering whether this is something I need to plan on correcting or if I should leave them as-is.See More