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Restoring a home from the first half of the 20th century? Are you looking for advice, methods, or techniques on making a newer home look old? Ask questions and discover answers related to homes built after 1900.
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Looking for a good book

Im curious if anyone knows a good book on Victorian home decorating. Specifically the painting schemes and wood work that was done inside these homes. I just bought a ranch, and i want to incorporate these aspects into the home. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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historical 100 year log home

Contact Mel Shakespeare at Tradition Home in Port Hope, Ontario 905-786-2619. He specializes in dismantling and restoring log homes (Canada and US) and if not interested himself may know of someone in your area. Nena Wagner, Edifice Magazine, Canadas Old Home Restoration Magazine
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House Hunting!!!

hey yall! Im looking for a PRE 1900s home!!! Maybe an old run down fixer upper here in Pennsylvania!!! Would like to stay around the SOuth East area, or mid west PA...in mountains maybe. Having some trouble. does anyone know of any dealers or anyone that specializes in old homes??? I dont even know ...
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Newbie on the quest for good books.

Hello, Greetings from an old house enthusiast! Im currently saving for my first old house. In the meantime I enjoy building scale models of beautiful old homes. As of now, I am currently trying to get a library of books together on older homes. Im quite handy, and I would love to be thoroughly prepa...
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Post and Beam house plans

Where can I see and purchase plans for post and beam or timber frame homes? All I seem to find are kit homes or plan and build services. We want plans to build our own.
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Skirting for 123 yr. old pier and beam

Hi Carole, Here are a few places to start your search... Check out the skirting systems that are available for manufactured housing. Most are made of vinyl and are available in a variety of colors. I personally like the look of the brick skirting. Mobile Home Advantage (Vinyl skirting) http://www.mo...
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Newbie on the quest for good books.

Here are a few good books that I have gained much information from reading: 1. A Field Guide to American Houses - by Virginia Lee McAlester 2. Renovating Old Houses, Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes - George Nash Loved this one. Great photos and much detail. And when you find your home (or, shall ...
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wood clapboards with random cut edge

I dont have a way to post a picture, but I can describe it as 8 wood clapboard. The return edge appears unfinished with a wavey appearance. You can find it on many oldr tudor homes. I need to get 200 linear feet to restore my home.
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restoring soffit, eaves, corbels, etc.

On our new circa 1900 brick Italianate farmhouse we just purhcased, we were aware that the outside of the home needed rennovation in the areas of restoring/replacing woodwork under the eaves including soffit and gutters. We are trying to locate at least three, reputable area contractors who are expe...
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