The Historic District

I really appreciate the input from you all. This helps alot. While I "think" I know a fair amount about old houses, ( thanks to the great wealth of shared knowledge here ) I'm pretty green about antique appliances. I'm even more curious about this old stove than before - can't wait to chec...

wletson - Thanks for sharing photos. Your outdoor space is just beautiful. Very serene. Nice work! You take awesome pics! Remember to talk softly when you are out enjoying your porch... the ears can hear ya know. Greetings & welcome to your new extended family!!! Love that photo....reminds me o...

A week ago I was cruising around CL for the area near my country house and came across this fantastic vintage stove. I replied to the ad and didn't hear back - assumed it was sold. Well, they called me and are actually willing to hold it until my trip next week. Gotta love small town Texas. I'm not ...

wletson - I adore your schoolhouse! Do you live in a rural setting or in the city? Thanks for the 2nd vote to take down the shiny screen! You are right, it is serving a purpose at the moment, but will have to go. It was an impulse project - didn't think it through. Oh, how we learn as we go... I hop...

Hi Lauren - I see you also live on family property. I imagine you have wonderful childhood memories of your house as I do with mine. Mine is such a humble home compared to most here. I hope I'm not making the wrong decision... based on sentimental attachment and not logic?! I look forward to taking ...

Thanks for the tutorial Skip! I agree that linking photos off-site often results in no pictures to go with the story. I found this to be the case in many old posts on that "other site". Jade - I have been lurking so much that I already feel like I "know" everyone and feel at home...

Thanks for the Welcome everyone. Skip W - Love, love, love the little white dog! Oh and your house is beautiful too. 67drake - Welcome newbie to noobie. I promise pics soon! Kansas 1911 - I appreciate you confirming that black screen IS what I want. I really just needed someone to agree with me. The...

Hello everyone. I have been lurking here and OHW for the past month - trying to learn about my old house and how to restore it. Lots of great info here to absorb. Thanks everyone! I am in the early-early stage of restoring my grandparent's farmhouse in west Texas for my eventual (soon!) "retire...