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I am finishing up a renovation of a 1830s addition. I found chemical stripping messy and didnt do much for bottom layers of paint. I used a scraper. Some of the older paint just flaked right off. It did take much elbow grease but overall I was pleased. I did repaint the trim. Taking the trim from th...
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I need to replace a part in a front door set from about the 1920s. I dont know what the part is called. On a typical glass doorknob set there is a threaded metal bar about 4 long with a 1/4 square cross-section that the knobs screw onto from each side. On this front door set there is just a single k...
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I have a 1919 home. It has had many additions by some wanna-be carpenter! Plans where just to remodel the kitchen. AS I started to remove some old trim, the walls didnt seem straight anymore. When I removed the ceiling fan a big pulge was noted in the ceiling leading up to, way more problems than ev...
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This is some helpful information for anyone searching for the right contractor to do restoration work on their old home or commercial building. The wrong contractor can be a nightmare. ...There are many great and hard working builders and trade contractors out there in every state in this, the great...
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I bought some vintage antique tin ceiling panels at a flea market. I bought everything this individual had. He pulled them out of an old house. They measure 59 to 60 inches long by 27 1/2 inches wide. The pattern resembles a tin brick wall. When you lay out the panels the individual lines alternates...
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What I should have said (meant to say) is that we are planning to obtain at least 3 estimates (not bids). I think most recommended, reputable contractors will take the time to review the project and provide an estimate. That is certainly reasonable. I did take your suggestion to contact our historic...
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The previous owner of my house had drop ceilings installed throughout the entire house and then afterwards had the house completely rewired. When the work was done any cables below the drop ceiling were run through the walls and any cables above the drop ceiling were just suspended between the drop ...
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This is also my first post...but thought I might be able to provide some insight. I am not an expert on this, but know just enough to be dangerous. Our home is on the national register of historic properties. Our local citys preservation office was the first place the former owners went to for more ...
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I have the information I promised but wish to be repectful to Tom and his board as far as not putting him in a bad position regarding mentioning brand names and indirectly creating a product endorsement. I will go ahead and post the info knowing that Tom may have to edit the post. He may wish to off...
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One additional thought on the leaving plaster vs. sheetrock issue - from a practical standpoint, plaster is a better wall material in that its fire retardant, more durable, and cuts the noise factor! Unlike sheetrock, its fairly easy to make a repair on and, personally, I always like to see plaster ...
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