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
walls, construction
Why Drywall Is Dead (and What I’m Doing About It)
By Scott Sidler on Oct 15, 2012
Drywall is dead. Long live drywall. I can’t say that I’ll miss him (I’m assuming drywall is a him), but he seemed nice enough. Faster than a three-coat old-fashioned plaster job and less expensive to... Continue reading
architecture
6 Stunning Interiors Around the World
By Scott Sidler on Oct 10, 2012
A Guest Post By Christina Fusano - Christina is a blogger by profession and has a flare for writing about interior design and home décor. She has been recently working for Primera Interiors that offer their services in Arizona, Nevada and Colorado region.... Continue reading
flooring
Linoleum vs. Vinyl Flooring
By Scott Sidler on Oct 08, 2012
Linoleum and vinyl. Vinyl and linoleum. If you’re like most people, you might think they are the same thing. But in reality they could not be more different. They are two very different products from... Continue reading
salvage projects, repurposing, materials, wood
{Guest Post} All About Reclaimed Wood
By Scott Sidler on Sep 19, 2012
A Guest Post By David Morrison – David is an avid DIY enthusiast, renovator and restorer. He has worked on a variety of self-build projects and claims to have helped out every neighbour for ten... Continue reading
woodworking, paint, diy
How To: Make Your Own Wood Finish
By Scott Sidler on Sep 09, 2012
Image credit: keeweeboy / 123RF Stock Photo Wood finish comes in as many varieties as there are species of wood. And they all have their time, place and use. Probably the most useful wood finish... Continue reading
windows, repair
How To: Re-String Old Windows
By Scott Sidler on Sep 03, 2012
Restringing old windows is a pretty straight forward task that any DIYer can tackle to get their old windows working again. Personally, there is nothing that irks me more than living in an old house... Continue reading
architectural history, preservation, safety
5 Dangers Hiding in Your Old House
By Scott Sidler on Aug 28, 2012
I admit, it’s a pretty sensational title, but there are indeed 4 things lurking within most any old house that could potentially spell disaster for you and your family. And knowing how to properly handle... Continue reading
windows, repair, how to
How To: Unstick an Old Window
By Scott Sidler on Aug 20, 2012
If your house is old enough to have needed a new paint job in its life then you might have a couple windows that have been painted shut. If your house is as old as... Continue reading
architectural history
"Dead as a Doornail"
By Scott Sidler on Aug 15, 2012
Just a little fun mid-week post about something I’ve been thinking about. Who hasn’t used the phrase “Dead as a doornail” at some point in their life? And how many of us actually know where... Continue reading
architectural history, preservation
Folk Victorian Style
By Scott Sidler on Aug 13, 2012
Cross-gabled folk victorian on Martha’s Vineyard The Folk Victorian style is one of the most often found styles of historic homes in America. Folk Victorians can be found in almost every state and chances are... Continue reading
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