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Traditional Varnish Source
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Well, since I can't seem to find a way to search the forums, I was hoping someone would know of a source for traditional varnishes. I'm pretty sure that I've heard of (and seen) these before here…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Savory Feb 12, 2011.
Appraisals for Old Homes
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We are currently in the processing of refinancing our house to take advantage of lower interest rates and to cut in half our loan life. As part of that process, an appraisal was required. No problem,…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Vickie Gambrell Oct 13, 2010.
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- Tell us about yourself:
- I'm a would-be restorer working on a shoe-string budget.
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- We've lived in old houses ever since we were married except for a three-year stint in the late 90's. We have a love/hate relationship with our existing home but couldn't imagine living in a cracker box new home. We've managed roughly one large project or room per year. It's been ten years thus far and we are only about half done. Although my home is not National Register material, palatial, or grand, it's home and we've brought it back from the brink of the abyss through blood, sweat, and tears. (And lots of money...)
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BenningtonColonial replied to Andy Streenz's discussion 1870s house demolished across the street from mine"And no one could be bothered to salvage the staircase or anything else? How miserably pathetic..."
BenningtonColonial commented on D. Brandson's blog post A/C...finally..."Or double the fun (and cost) with two units. My house has been equipped with two since the '70's. If I had had the funds when I replaced them, I would have moved the upper floor unit into the attic, but that was $10K more."
BenningtonColonial replied to ErikErik's discussion Installing Gutters"Inquiring minds want to know... I have a similar problem with my porch. Care to share the site info?"
BenningtonColonial replied to Tim Turnham's discussion Transom Hardware"Something like this perhaps?"
BenningtonColonial replied to Peter Rock's discussion A wise investment? Share your advice!"No specific recommendations, but books like these are available through somebody like Amazon or at the local library.
And thanks for the compliment!"
BenningtonColonial replied to Peter Rock's discussion A wise investment? Share your advice!"In my opinion, it has Italianate leanings but probably more closely aligned with Second Empire. According to my style book, the mansard roof is the kicker. Italianates generally had lower roof lines without the mansard. Either way,…"
Russ Savory replied to BenningtonColonial's discussion Traditional Varnish Source"Waterlox makes a line of traditional non-polyurethane varnishes. I have used them with excellent results. www.waterlox.com"
BenningtonColonial replied to Diana's discussion Source for rough rolled glass"Have you tried a local stained glass retailer?"
Randall Marder replied to BenningtonColonial's discussion Traditional Varnish Source"Cabot makes traditional oil based varnishes. Minwax adds tung oil which I personally do not like. I make an old world oil based blends. www.monkeyjuiceoils.com. You can also check wooden boat outlets, they will have marine…"
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Well, since I can't seem to find a way to search the forums, I was hoping someone would know of a source for traditional varnishes. I'm pretty sure that I've heard of (and seen) these before here (and perhaps elsewhere) but I'm having difficulty locating them now. Google tends to favor modern forms of the product... Any help is appreciated. Thanks!See More
BenningtonColonial replied to Tina's discussion How can I repurpose my pocket doors?"In my humble (and honest) opinion, I would suggest one of two things. 1) Put them back in the wall pocket, and, if that's not possible, 2) store them in the attic (or somewhere dry). The next owner could very well love you forever for leaving…"
BenningtonColonial replied to Lair Tienter's discussion I need opinions"It makes me want all the more to open the wall between the my foyer and front parlor. Very nice..."
BenningtonColonial replied to James Magill Jr's discussion Wood floor question."Whiting is calcium carbonate (chalk). One of its uses is as one of the last steps in stained glass projects and is used for cleaning the cement from the window. The cement (also called putty) is itself made of boiled linseed oil, whiting,…"
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- At 11:36pm on September 1, 2010,
Otto Baron said… - I was so glad to see the Vistorian home I relocated there went to people who are taking care of it. Considering how anti preservation Temecula has proven to be, I'm looking forward to moving from here. I found a wonderful Victorian Home back east, in an area that actually wants to see these old buildings saved. I have had the good fortune to have a developer open a sale on my land to buy my property to build the affordible housing our city council is so crazy about. In six weeks, I'll know for sure.
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