historic home preservation
Got Old Plaster in Your Historic Home? Wait, Don’t Rip It Out and Replace It with Drywall!
Got Old Plaster in Your Historic Home? Wait, Don't Rip It Out and Replace It with Drywall! If you've got an older home, you might be tempted to rip out that old plaster and replace it with drywall. Sure, drywall is easier to work with, especially when you need to get...
Painting the Porch Ceiling Sky Blue: Myth or Magic?
Handing the paint chip to the lady at the paint department, I proudly declared, "This is for my porch ceiling." Without missing a beat, she replied, "Oh, to keep the wasps away?" I paused, caught off guard. Was that really why I was doing it? Had I, in my quest for...
How Did This Big Piece of Furniture Get Up Here? The Fascinating History of Knock-Down Wardrobes
If you've ever stood in an old home and wondered, "How did this big piece of furniture get up here?" you might be marveling at a knock-down wardrobe. These intriguing pieces are not only functional but also rich in history, designed to solve a very practical problem...