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- Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:01 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 91
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Re: Thornewood Antics
Thank you, Ron. It fits right into Edwardian style. I see that clearly, after searching photos. Stubborn black contaminant in the varnish. Working on it. ETA: Here's a view of the black "contaminant" (for want of a better word) in the finish on the top of the sideboard. The beautiful grain is beginn...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 91
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Re: Thornewood Antics
A few years ago, I bought a sideboard for my dining room. Requirements were: oak, small enough for this modestly-sized room, and from an era corresponding to or earlier than the house (1918). I believe I've satisfied all three criteria but not able to come up with an approximate date of manufacture....
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:56 pm
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
That sounds like a good solution. I was surprised to learn that you're in the same hardiness zone (minimum temperature) as I was in Connecticut, although you're considerably further north. The tempering effect of the Great Lakes, perhaps? In any case, the faux fireplace (with authentic elements) wil...
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:43 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 91
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- Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:29 pm
- Forum: Construction Zone
- Topic: Gothichome, the restoration of.
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Re: Gothichome, the restoration of.
It's nice that the door hasn't been painted, and I like the two different stains.
As far as the brick wallpaper, a phrase I've often uttered, "what were they thinking?" comes to mind. In your case, I might add, "Indoor chimney?"
Beautiful room, Ron. Keep those photos coming!
As far as the brick wallpaper, a phrase I've often uttered, "what were they thinking?" comes to mind. In your case, I might add, "Indoor chimney?"
Beautiful room, Ron. Keep those photos coming!
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:56 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Thornewood Antics
- Replies: 91
- Views: 282157
Re: Thornewood Antics
This is the fireplace. Any suggestions for restoration of the brick to its natural state would be greatly appreciated. 2619 I don't need more stuff, but I couldn't pass up this pitcher in a thrift shop for 75 cents. 2618 It's marked: Camille Burgess & Leigh Middleport Pottery Burslem No chips, crack...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Tour of Lights
- Replies: 3
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Re: Tour of Lights
A few neighbors have mentioned the Corona beer TV ad which, by the way, is the longest-running Christmas commercial. If it brings a smile, then I consider my mission accomplished. The palm is Sabal palmetto , which is native to the southeast US. Those are the leaf bases, which persist for a few year...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:14 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: Tour of Lights
- Replies: 3
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- Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:47 pm
- Forum: Antiques Emporium
- Topic: Knapp "dovetailing"
- Replies: 1
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Knapp "dovetailing"
About 60 years ago, my mother pulled into the driveway with a piece of furniture sticking out of the trunk of her 1953 Oldsmobile and a sheepish look on her face. "Oh, jeez," my father teased. "She's been out trash-picking again." My mother described the small cabinet as a "commode," intended to hol...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:42 am
- Forum: District Common
- Topic: What I did at my house today...
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Re: What I did at my house today...
Awaiting staircase pictures.
Skim-coated the dining room ceiling yesterday. Sanded (it looked like the surface of the moon) and primered (it looked smooooth - go figure). Ceilings are awkward to work on!
Skim-coated the dining room ceiling yesterday. Sanded (it looked like the surface of the moon) and primered (it looked smooooth - go figure). Ceilings are awkward to work on!