The Historic District

Is it listed and how long has it been on the market? Deleted - now that I see the listing I realize my input was not relevant! Have you contacted agent and gone to look at it walk around, see how it feels? All I can say is after looking at a zillion houses in my lifetime, there were only a few that...

I actually have 3 houses--my home, the house I'm renovating, and one which actually consists of two acres of land with 2 small log cabins and a barn. The cabins are in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and we bought them as a family vacation getaway. My sisters used to come up and we'd all...

Oh I just saw this! I suggested Marmoleum in your other post. Based on my research, I thought it would be tricky to do this well myself, and I went with one of their installers. I have the sheet Marmoleum, and I picked a colorful one which I love. No idea about the prices of these new products, but ...

Marmoleum (linoleum) tiles might be another option you'd like. Linoleum has been used in homes since ~1860s and the patterns and linoleum rugs were very colorful. I have Marmoleum floors in the areas where there I didn't have any wood, and I love it. You can either buy the premade Marmoleum tiles or...

phil wrote:But then you would need to keep a return pad inside just for safety

I'm more likely to install the giant 19th century knife switch I bought recently to disable all internet/cell.

I got some doors...one for the closet under the stairs and new front door, which isn't exactly Greek Revival but it's mid 19th century and I love it.

eclecticcottage wrote:Thanks! I have one, just not sure I want to use it. Trying to figure out how to just get the sides white for now. I'll leave it with the house though.

Mudroom is almost done.

The mudroom looks beautiful! I'm really loving the colors.

Willa wrote:

Manalto wrote:A couple of questions, if I may - What's that rack mounted on the wall at the back of the shelf?

That is where you are supposed to hang your souvenir spoon collection. Not joking.

I also immediately thought of collectible spoons.

You have no idea how tempted I am to grab one for my future mudroom renovation only I'm not totally sure what's going to happen with that space. Annie Sloan and chalk paint are the enemy.

inspired by posts about antique instruments, my banjo teacher gave me this beautiful instrument that's very old. it's not functional because of a big hole in the body. if anybody can give me insight on its history, it's much appreciated! https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4423/36636095982_421d223fb5_b.jp...