The Historic District

Looks great, Larissa! Those latches are something. Well done. PS - tell your dad if he wants a warm weather break this winter I can keep him busy in Alabama! Thanks! The latches say "patent 1871" on them, so I am wondering if my house is a bit older than I first thought? I don't know the ...

Wooohoooo! HAPPY DAY! So much accomplished! - FINALLY! I have new attic windows at the front of my house! (Thanks, Dad! Still need to sand, stain, finish, and reattach latches.) https://i.imgur.com/zECc19P.jpg - The old windows at the back of the house are completely restored and reinstalled! I thin...

Guuuuurrrrrrllllll... is it time for us to have another phone chat? lol!

Do you ever feel like you are the only adult on your street? I do...

late to the conversation....don't always read this thread but maybe I should........ good for you for tackling your sash corset woman! agreed, your putty line is a bit too thing...the rule of thumb is to hold the putty back from the edge of the rabbet about 1/16"...then when you paint the exte...

Thank you for the tip. The learning curve with old house fix up is hard. I'm glad to be part of this group where we can share this information freely. Perhaps we all should get together and write a book.... No problem! Also - I used the Abatron pigments this time. I had used another brand from Wood...

Thanks for the well wishes guys! I am trying to avoid buying heavy big furniture that I will have to move before I finish the floors. ha ha! But of course that is what I am drawn to right now!

The Springfield Antique and Flea Market Extravaganza is at the Clark County Fairgrounds this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Were not looking for anything specific but always go to see what is out there. They usually have some nice stuff. Plus there is a guy who makes great ice cream with an old hit m...

I was actively discouraged (it "smells bad" and "dries slow" - as if those were permanent conditions) from purchasing oil-based based paint at my local Home Depot and then given a disparaging look when I bought it anyway. Oil based paint users are now social pariahs in these par...

Manalto wrote:
I suspect you're adding an hour or two (or something equally insignificant) to the drying time. Well worth it, I would say, to get a better looking result. I look forward to your photos.

Yeah I feel a bit better about it now. I have 2 more to do so it think it might have been noticeable.

Did you add artist oil or oil stain to the glazing putty? I have a set of windows in the vestibule that has a reddish brown glazing compounds. There is lots of missing glazing and some windows rattle when you close the door. I've been afraid to do much as I don't want to to wreck what's there and i...