The Historic District

CFL's don't seem to like outdoor applications, in my experience.

History Myths Debunked -

Myth #104: Coffin doors

http://historymyths.wordpress.com/tag/coffin-doors/

There's always the selling 'as is, as seen'" category.

The only plastic we use, really, is for kitty litter scooping; I recycle plastic grocery bags for that, but they're still heading for landfill. We use cloth bags for groceries. I've been wracking my brain to find a way to change how we dispose of cat litter. If we had acres I'd dig a big pit somewhe...

That is SO cool, Danielle - gotta love when that happens!

What a fantastic house, and I lovvve those arched windows!

Man, there's a lot of talent in this forum.

Wow, what a difference you made to that house; well done! Honestly, I can't *wait* to get to the porch, it's truly the greatest thing bugging me about the house. lol I agree on the spindles; I'll go with muted colors, though. At the moment, I'm reveling in the small victories; the carpet pieces on t...

Neighmond, that's a sweet house...and..and...you have fish scales! *swoon* Eperot; thanks for the welcome. I'll have to think about colors on the house; I am confident where to put them on the porch as trim, not so much on the house - probably because I'm so stuck in my mind on simple-farmhouse styl...

No expert here, either, but I remember an expert in this business saying that over 80% of all wet basement problems originate with the gutter system, or lack thereof. I think I would have an engineer check the integrity of the foundation if you are really concerned; not a company that might have a v...

What I can see of them downstairs, they look to be roughly 4-6", with some variation in widths. I don't really know if they need it as I haven't pulled the sheet vinyl flooring (two layers) up yet, but from the basement they look to be nice plain hardwood, no splits, cuts, etc. Someone laid ply...