The Craftsman
Scott Sidler
My name is Scott Sidler and I'm crazy about historic old houses. Join me as I blog about my experiences restoring these beauties, tips for caring for your own historic home, and creative DIY projects.
Recent Posts
cleaning
My Old House Stinks!
By Scott Sidler on Jan 14, 2013
Old houses can smell. Not always, but many do. Maybe your house had the crazy cat lady or a bunch of fraternity brothers who never cleaned up after wild parties. The older your house is... Continue reading
flooring
How To: Repair Hardwood Floors
By Scott Sidler on Jan 07, 2013
Hardwood floors are synonymous with old homes. It’s almost impossible to find an old home without them. And yet they are disappearing because people don’t realize how resilient and long-lasting they are. Unknowing homeowners and... Continue reading
windows, preservation
9 Reasons to Keep Your Old Windows
By Scott Sidler on Dec 31, 2012
Clients have been asking me lately why they should restore their old windows. So I’m half writing this for you, my readers, and half so I can have a handy printout to give to clients... Continue reading
preservation
What Is an Old House?
By Scott Sidler on Dec 17, 2012
The bumper sticker on my truck reads, "Please Recycle. Buy an Old House." It’s not often that a company can fit its mission statement on a bumper sticker. A beverage napkin maybe, but we boiled... Continue reading
paint
How To: Paint with Oil-Based Paint
By Scott Sidler on Dec 10, 2012
As I write this post about oil-based paint, I realize that the information is quickly disappearing from both common knowledge and usefulness today. If you live in California, I don’t even think you’re allowed to... Continue reading
paint, diy
My Grandfather’s 7 Secrets to a Perfect Paint Job
By Scott Sidler on Dec 03, 2012
Every painter has his tips and tricks. So I know that this list will vary significantly from another painter’s. My grandfather had a long and very busy career as a painter, and before he passed... Continue reading
architecture
My Interview with Tiny House Talk's Alex Pino
By Scott Sidler on Nov 26, 2012
Photo Credit: Brabourne Farm Continuing our series of posts on Tiny Houses, I recently had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Alex Pino of TinyHouseTalk.com. Alex is a fellow blogger and friend in... Continue reading
architecture
I Want a Tiny House!
By Scott Sidler on Nov 19, 2012
This is the 117 SF Weebee by Tumbleweed Tiny Houses that I’m looking to possibly build. Lately, I have been drooling over the idea of building myself a Tiny House. It may seem like a... Continue reading
construction
My 5 Secrets to Prevent Wood Rot
By Scott Sidler on Nov 12, 2012
Learning how to repair wood rot is a part of life when it comes to life in an old house. But what if you could prevent it? Working in a wet climate, like Florida, I... Continue reading
woodworking, furniture, diy
Reclaimed Wood Farm Table Project
By Scott Sidler on Oct 29, 2012
I’ve got a fun reclaimed wood project for you today that we recently made for a local winery. They wanted a rustic, natural wood feel for their tasting room that was soon to open near... Continue reading
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