basement too

Do not forget to look at what is going to support the new weight from below. One assumes that a continuous supporting wall or beam is present, but...

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no

Poplar is more prone to rot than almost any other common specie. The commonly available White Pine is about the same as poplar. Redwood, while co...

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DEMO IS FUN!!!!

Step one: Remove the sash from the frame (usually just a few hinge screws & the slide mechanism secure it) Step two: Remove the casing (& exte...

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

It will look no better nor worse than an 1930 home with modern style windows.

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clean, sand, clean paint

If Steel, & assuming that the old paint is sound, but faded: Scrub it down to remove dirt & grime Degrease the areas where hands made regular con...

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you must really want THIS house!

It is a "buyer's market" in our locale. A wet basement & moldy conditions are good reasons to proceed with caution on this purchase. Slow down & g...

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paint it & you will be happy

faux finishing, when done by a very experienced pro can simulate wood grain & coloring. I have never seen it done successfully by an amateur.

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It has been a while, but

If you are referring to the round ones, as I recall there is a tiny nail under the upper part of the recess. If you cannot grab it with pliers, you...

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all the good solutions are VERY costly

I suggest that you consider looking at the fine print of your purchase agreement to see if the sale is contingent upon a good inspection. If the...

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size please

I missing 1/2 pair of pocket doors in my 1890 home. It is unlikely that yours would match the other doors in my house, but some dimensions of yours...

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here is a website

How-to on paint removal methods http://www.chase-pitkin.com/How-To/Projects/paint/varnish/varn.htm

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do your homework

The murphys ate through the top layer because it is probably latex paint. the yellow under it is likely oil-base & if it dates to the era of lead ...

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lower the vents

If they are return air vents, lowering the grilles is as easy as cutting drywall. If there is ductwork connected to the grille, It is a more diffic...

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too many unknowns

Not knowing how the correct doors were finished, & how light they are makes a simple answer problematical. Strip a small area of the door using pa...

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make em larger

add 3/4" to all sides of the posts, making them 5X5" finished. Add a cap & they will look better than a plain 4X4.

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Shim under or over

You may have completed your job, but... build all walls using the same length studs. After standing the walls up, shim them up to the correct ele...

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lotta $$$

I have often wondered why folks construct those devises using materials that are inherently prone to produce injury. Using wood that will stand up...

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best to purchase one

There would be a fair amount of engineering needed to construct one from scratch. The materials would likely exceed $50. I would only consider scra...

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Dirt?

As she lives in the boonies, why not have a big load of dirt dumped on the stage location? Level the top, plant grass & flowers. One large permanen...

almost 8 years by Lollygagger

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