Mantle Prep Wrap Up
Tonight we cleaned up the mess at the fireplace, and filled the slight gap btw the old plaster wall and masonry firebox with mortar… If we install a gas insert […]
Tag Archives: restoration
Sneak Peek of Restored Hall Lights
We sprayed two coats of gorgeous on our cleaned up vintage fixtures: Fitted them with new wiring and low wattage Edison bulbs: Oooh and surprise, they’re up! Magic:
Two To Go
Remember last week, one down two to go? Well it’s time for two to go: Rob did the first one using the heat gun, so I started with that but […]
Restoring Vintage Ceiling Lights
Tools of the trade are laid out, the old lamp sockets are removed and the bases are ready to be stripped! One down, two to go… Here are the old […]
Neighbors: Upcoming Homeowner Workshops
SOSNA and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is hosting a series of Homeowner Workshops for owners and aspiring owners of historic homes. Right after we bought our house, Rob […]
Staining
Staining is started after filling some small holes in the vanity drawers and doors. The first door was a little scary to start but I quickly got the hang of […]
