The Historic District

Back when I was young I had the privilege to reclaim an abandoned 2.5 acre walled terraced garden dating back to 1825. Casey Casey, that sounds amazing. I have been really getting into garden design lately -especially water features. We're working on rehabbing our backyard garden right now. The des...

I found this great photo album of my neighborhood a while back and I thought you guys might enjoy it. I particularly love the interior shots. Most of the images are older...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldetowneeast/

christiner wrote:i have no advice but i want to see the after pics when you're done. you've got a beautiful doorway.

lol! Thanks I will share when it's complete.

Corset, I have sung the praises of Sutherland Welles products many times on this site and others. They are great tung oil products from a great company with nice, helpful people. Eric Excellent! I contacted them and they recommended the following - 1) There are some dark places on the door that I t...

I have no advice - as my own front door looks terrible - but I clipped this article several years ago as a reference for whenever we do get around to it. This guy is in Columbus and specializes in restoring front doors. Not that I'm likely to be able to afford him, but he might be worth a call anyw...

The entry door needed quite a lot of sanding to get to good wood, so Corsetière, you will need to spend some time to get beyond the weathered finish and damaged surface of the wood, but the results could be amazing. You would be helped by creating some sanding blocks shaped to match the profiles of...

I love gothic windows. Your home is really beautiful.

corset...i'm unable to see photos of your door (dial-up )...i have not used this product but a number of people i know have and rave about it (the first product with the french/vietnamese name) m ...these products are used in the harshest of weather--salt water, sun and wind...we purchase our linse...

Your door is obviously out of direct weather, but which direction does the porch face? How much direct sun does the door get? If you finish the door with Danish oil, you may have to apply a new coat every couple of years or so to freshen it up. Beautiful entrance to your house, by the way. Thank yo...

SkipW wrote:I recently refinished a mahogany door and surround for a customer that was in worse shape due to poor original finish, neglect and weather (sun and rain/snow)

Wow, Skip! I'd be happy if it turns out half as nice as your project! Nicely done!