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"Late Victorian era workman's cottage... That's what I would call it.  :)"

""1954 Early American" sounds like an oxymoron! LOL - where did the realtor come up with that? The home does look a little older than mid-century... 1920's or 1930's, but difficult to tell what was original or added later to…"

"we found a similar rug under old linoleum floors in an upstairs bedroom of our 1870's house. Flooring contractors wanted to rip it all out, but I didn't have the heart for that. So we just covered over it with new laminate. Sounds…"

"For me it was the gingerbread in the eaves and the washed brick paint. For sale sign went up one evening, I visited the next morning and had it under contract by the afternoon. (Obviously, I wasn't in my right mind!) But you know how it goes…"

"oh it's ADORABLE! good job on the screens!"

"I think after a few houses, those six steps just come to me intuitively now! (i.e. current house had to fix the multi-spliced knob & tube wiring in the attic so as not to burn the house down in the first two weeks!!)"

"Thanks for the book suggestion... I will have to add that to my "must read" list!"

"wow those are beautiful! I found some old scissors and an old 1930's toy car in my backyard this past weekend!"

"Concrete in the ceiling? good lord! Can you take some pics to show us?"

"I love it the way it is now! It is softer and more rustic when not done with the "wet look". The sealed wet look is is really nice too (and easier to clean!) but seems a little more formal to me. I guess it all depends on the look you are…"

"Yes please share pictures! This is a very intriquing mystery! I agree with all the above posters who said the house looks much older than 1940's. Have you had it inspected yet? Have you been able to dig around in the attic/cellar or…"

"I have no idea how to advise you about your spring house - but it sounds like you have a real treasure on your hands! Please share pics! I can't wait to see it!"

"If the old tiles were starting to rust and pull away fromt he wall - do you have a water or ventilation issue there? You could try a skim coat... but it would probably only be a temporary fix."

"Hi Cynthia, I had a 1950's rancher (previous house) and the original aluminum windows were replaced with vinyl windows. Probably not what you want to hear, but the new vinyl windows were loads more attractive and energy efficient. The new…"

"I'm not looking to buy a stove, but I'm curious what you are asking for it? It is really cute!"

"wow - sounds like so much work, but so much fun at the same time with all the discoveries! Are you living with your kids in the house during the renovations? If so, do you find any negative health issues like asthma or allergies being kicked up due…"