Paint Stripper Testing
One of the million things we got today was a spray paint stripper… So I immediately tested it out on the door to the secret compartment on the fireplace: It […]
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Paint Remover Semi Pro
I’m not much of a custom ductwork creator, but I can make paint disappear… 1) spray! 2) Gooey crackle step (~15 min waiting): 3) scrape scrape pick scrape wipe etc […]
Our Beautifully Trimmed Window
Tonight Rob finished the trim on the living room bow window. First he cut then routed the edge of the new white oak curved sill and head: This was last […]
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 […]
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 […]
Madison Square Math
Take one fireplace + 1/4 gallon of +/- 2 (glasses) +4 hours of this = Beautiful! (it’s getting there)
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