"In our second old house an 1809 colonial I found a ton of news papers under the pantry cabinets put in the 1950's. Those newspapers along with a bunch from the current day were walled up as I finished an interior wall in the kitchen. During…"
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Ken Chester replied to Jessica Lemmon's discussion Tung Oiling floors - need pointers"One thing that I found useful on softwood floors stripped of all finishes is a 50-50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Brush this on the floor, let it set an hour or two, then wipe down with a cloth until barely tacky. It soaks in and…"
Ken Chester replied to Jim Finley's discussion Share your old houses' hidden treasures and artifacts"When we lived in our second old house, I found an 1843 penny in the front walkway. While working on the carriage shed I located a nail pouch with rose head nails and a leather wallet of some sort. These were probably left by the carpenter…"
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- I'm an old house preservationist. Currently restoring my third house in 30 years.
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- My experiences are vast because of time spent at this hobby. It's not for the faint of heart, but I love doing it.
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