The Historic District

Some of the usual recommendations in one link, though others may have more specific help for parts. https://retrorenovation.com/2011/08/29/parts-service-and-advice-to-fix-old-stoves-and-other-vintage-appliances-a-list-of-9-online-resources/ Thanks Lily. The vast majority of those businesses do not ...

... Is now mine!
Anyone have an idea where I could find a shelf for it? It’s missing one.

Thanks, Mick. I sent them a message. Update : I spoke with Jim at the Sarco factory and he said I shouldn't have anything to worry about using type M on steel casements. He said people have been using it for decades. He isn't sure why only the dual glaze is labeled for metal windows. Another topic ...

Thanks guys. That’s really helpful. Much appreciated, as always!

JJet, unfortunately I have not found any thing but DAP so that is what I use, I think your only option is to get the good stuff online from the States. Whiting is a ground Chaulk, it is used to clean the glass after you have glazed it. I have never used it, it picks up the oils from the glazing com...

Thanks Mick! I’m so glad this place exists!

Ok so I was just reading over an old post from 2016/2017 about Sarco... I know it’s the best out there, but nothing much has changed since 2016- still can’t find someone who sells it in Canada! Any fellow Canadians have suggestions? I’m not going to use DAP! I have a bunch of exterior storms to regl...

Another confirmation that a lot of wood trim was originally painted. Ours was originally painted a powder blue/gray color in keeping with the Colonial style. Finished woodwork began gaining popularity during the middle to late Federal era, though it wasn't until well into the Victorian era that it ...

Don’t worry Phil, I wasn’t harping on you! I’ve just heard that a lot about my painted doors, and until I did more research I was also actually considering stripping them (when I didn’t know what was underneath). But, it’s nice to stay true to the original intent as much as possible, so the paint is...

That looks nice, other than that someone painted your antique door... but now I'm just ribbing you I should strip all mine too. Funny enough, all of the doors and trim in this house were originally painted. I remived test strips to confirm. I think I have a thread floating around here about it actu...