The Historic District

I have no idea what it is actually called but it is not an eyebrow roof of the type I am familiar with. That is one of those small convex roofs that surrounds a small window (often a dormer).

I like it.

And how much for those hanging craftsman lights just behind your proposed purchase??

We never get good stuff like that at my salvages.

This place has a greater emphasis on 20th c. design but their designs look outstanding: http://www.motawi.com/ Motawi does some super stuff. But Pewabic, also in metro-Detroit is the real deal. Over 100 years old (started in 1903) and is still in Detroit. They are an active member of the arts commu...

You know what 'Sarco' is.

You have ever taken something from your neighbor's trash with the intent of installing it in your house.

The spring roller shade goes back to at least 1864. Stewart Hartshorn- He was the 'godfather of the shade roller' if there was one. US44624-0.png Another from 1884: US299782-0.png The Scotch Holland fabric company was popular for blinds before that. Here's a description of how those worked from thei...

Try google image searching 'barge board' and then add in another description like 'ornate' or 'gothic.' Lots of interesting homes to waste all sorts of time looking at.

Not exactly but maybe something like this:

I can't speak to shellac's sturdiness against, ahem, pet vomit or other bodily functions We don't have pets but I am guessing vomit is a slightly acidic liquid. While that is probably not the best for shellac, I wouldn't hesitate to try it out. My experience is with five kids, and it has proven very...

Cleaned out the garage to make it less hospitable for the rat we saw peeking out from under the door as we ate breakfast last weekend. At least it's a fully detached garage!

He was wise enough not to go near the peanut butter baited traps so we had to take a different approach- cleaning!

Great job. And I was only kidding about the re-posts. I know that the knowledge base will grow quickly- everyone is so helpful and generous with their time and knowledge.

And as I am learning right now, it is super mobile-friendly. Very convenient!

Thanks for all the work and time.

Wow. That was a big step up. Great job. Only two questions: 1. Who all do we thank for the great migration? Were there costs associated and, if so, is anyone taking donations? 2. Will you all please re-post each of your previous posts so that when I need some guidance I only have to search in one pl...