The Historic District

One of the most interesting things about my place is how similar but yet different the upstairs and downstairs apartments are. The upstairs apartment was owner occupied most recently so it is in a bit better shape than the downstairs. Here are some comparison pictures - apologies the ones for my sid...

Hi all, I've been meaning to make this introduction for some time! I have been owner occupying a 1914 true up down duplex for the past 2 years. She is in Toledo, OH's Old West End historic district which is where the upper crust of Toledo once lived (both of the apartments have maid's quarters!) Ama...

I was never able to get the door knob off myself, I was able to jiggle the lock enough that jamb came free, at least for a few months... then it stopped again working from the outside. Ended up calling the "good" locksmith in town. Had a week waiting list for non-emergency residential repa...

@Gothichome I will try to pull the knob off when I get home tonight, we'll see if all that's allowing it to stay is habit. As for maintaining the duplex, it is surprisingly not too bad. It was built as an up/down with two staircases and it has been owner occupied for about 90% of its history. Other ...

Hello all, I am trying to repair a mortise lock on the front door of my 1912 duplex, unfortunately I am stumped as to how to get the handles off the door! The interior door knob looks like it had a place for a set screw, but there isn't one there now. The exterior is a push latch and I have no idea ...