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Old Houses: Pre-1900
Share successes, pinpoint puzzling problems, detail delightful design, even tell a ghost story or three about your pre-1900 house. View Discussions
Looking for advice about retro-fitting attic insulation 4 Replies
Started by Italianate in Ionia. Last reply by Phil 1 day ago.
Is it desirable to reattach plaster keys when re-insulating attic? 10 Replies
Started by Italianate in Ionia. Last reply by John Leeke Jul 3.
Weatherproofing Balcony Floor? 11 Replies
Started by John Rodgers. Last reply by George Stralkus Jul 2.
Integral Storm Windows by Sharon Park 1 Reply
Started by Paula Voller. Last reply by Paula Voller Jul 2.
Exterior paint durability 23 Replies
Started by Shirley Gray McNeil. Last reply by Lisa Kessler Jul 2.
Old Houses: 1900-1945
Weigh in with restoration tips and questions, how-to projects, frustrating problems, and sterling success stories about the dazzling array of American house styles from the first half of the 20th century. View Discussions
Plank frame construction - recommendations needed 1 Reply
Started by Carol Pepper-Kittredge. Last reply by Sean Maher Jun 28.
Replacing period consistant concrete block- 1895-1905 Zanesville, Ohio 3 Replies
Started by Jeff Starkey. Last reply by Randall Marder Jun 25.
Resources - 1927 storm door for french doors off breakfast nook
Started by Christin Kauten Jun 22.
What to paint 1940's blue & salmon bathroom?
Started by Deborah Scott Jun 20.
Hinges installed on door face? 6 Replies
Started by Joe King. Last reply by Joe King Jun 19.
Old Houses: Post-World War II
Ranch houses, split-levels, and other styles that blossomed at the mid-point of the 20th century are now historic in their own right. Share thoughts about newer houses from one of the most industrious periods in American history. View Discussions
My living room shakes! 7 Replies
Started by Julie Frein. Last reply by Susan Jun 3.
Post war metal framed homes 4 Replies
Started by Don Marquardt. Last reply by Don Marquardt Apr 17.
Old House How-To
Interested minds want to know! Share your best tips, tools, and techniques about the challenging task of restoring, renovating, or remodeling an old house. View Discussions
Old window frames 1 Reply
Started by doctorjoey3. Last reply by John Leeke 2 hours ago.
Need info on old mortar 5 Replies
Started by Martin. Last reply by Randall Marder 21 hours ago.
The best paintbrush
Started by Pat Scheible 1 day ago.
Remove Tar Paper from Wood Floor 4 Replies
Started by Swede. Last reply by Daniel C. Hiebert 1 day ago.
Need info on how to use shellac 7 Replies
Started by Martin. Last reply by Russ Savory Jul 1.
Old-House Products
Use this room to ask questions and share discoveries about historically appropriate building materials and products meant for period homes of every kind. View Discussions
Cleaning product advice needed 2 Replies
Started by joaquin. Last reply by Larry Ashurst Jul 1.
Mad Dog Primer vs Nu Wall 5 Replies
Started by Ken. Last reply by Beverly Holgate, Inc. Jun 26.
Architectural Salvage in the Upstate Area of South Carolina 1 Reply
Started by Brett Barger. Last reply by Gerri Jun 18.
Looking for leads on good architectural salvage companies 10 Replies
Started by Phil. Last reply by Brett Barger Jun 2.
Bathroom Shower Venting
Started by LoriMae Reynolds May 26.
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