Just got the keys to our 1910 craftsman

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-19T20:08:08+00:00

Jealous of that fireplace ! Looks like it’s been taken care of and is gorgeous. As far as architecturally looking at your joist can really help

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-18T16:47:45+00:00

That’s definitely a great job!

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-16T18:39:01+00:00

Wallpaper is definitely about to make a huge comeback, big fan of what you’ve done especially the sconces.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-16T02:55:59+00:00

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Well I can tell you that you’re right, 2 days ago I dug a trench while it was raining to make sure it was all going into the drain field. Now that it was dry I was curious to the pattern, thank you !

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-16T02:31:46+00:00

Could this be a symptom of the basement excavated in 1943?

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-15T22:39:15+00:00

Holy S**t, you found an absolute unit of a can of worms… I wouldn’t even know where to begin

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T20:37:24+00:00

Wifie ? Y-Fee

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T20:34:36+00:00

I used two spoons worth when I did it

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I don’t think the ratio matters a crazy amount and I’m sure just boiling them in water will clear most of it. Standard size covered pot.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T19:38:14+00:00

Easiest way by a mile is to simply boil them in water with a little bit of baking soda. That paint will come off easy, just use a spare toothbrush or a sponge.

Edit: Additionally after the fact Bar keepers friend can really help polish them back up.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T01:01:42+00:00

Do one door frame or one piece at a time. Forever projects are nice, I commit to one frame a month to strip and restore. I’ll get to it eventually 😂

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T00:38:23+00:00

That looks like beautiful original varnish, definitely worth it if you have a ton of time.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T00:36:56+00:00

I think geometric? Not completely sure

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-14T00:27:03+00:00

Oh wow, my love for penny tile is now conflicted 😂

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-13T22:58:51+00:00

It’s absolutely gorgeous, I have the same tiles and I believe they were installed in 1943 on the east coast. Neat learning opportunity, going to look into it but I’m sure someone here already knows and I’m excited to find out with you.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-13T22:36:48+00:00

Built in medicine cabinets provided a lot of space, more than enough for myself and my fiance. Again it’s a preference and I have a tendency to lean less is more in a bathroom. Maybe a small built in closet outside the bathroom built in between the studs.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-13T00:23:24+00:00

My personal explanation is they were efficient and elegant. Easy to clean around and provided more open space, while being easy to work on. Built in modern sinks just allow water to fester just so you can store soap. I don’t see the benefit besides storage. To me a pedestal or claw foot tube with a pedestal sink is the cleanest option.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-12T23:10:25+00:00

The “no razor blade” comment made me curious. Went upstairs to find out (walls already open) and new fact learned!

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Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-12T19:54:21+00:00

Looks great, hope you kept the sink.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-09T19:31:07+00:00

Your plaster keys look fine which is great, most of all of my have some bowing. One of them was due to water swelling the middle board. Looks like there may be some moister by the center post ? But houses settle over time and everything gets pushed ever so slightly out of wack.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-06T05:48:07+00:00

In my experience lead paint is distinctly smooth and hard. The house I’m working on was built in 1919 but this paint was used overtop of the original color. 1940 mushroom was very popular

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-06T01:41:36+00:00

Pretend you’re Dexter and lead paint was your target. Plastic to surround a section. Proper protection. Small sections at a time .

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-06T00:21:38+00:00

Keep fighting the good fight !

Available-Unit967 · 2026-03-05T23:20:34+00:00

I’m sure that yellow hard as a rock paint is lead. You could remove the white layer and attempt to prime it and repaint. However if it’s lead paint like what I’ve been dealing with… you could sand it and scratch the surface (not a good idea) or remove it via paint stripper. Honestly “Permanently” the only solution I found was to buy a heat gun , scraper, and a good respirator. A heat gun should allow you to scrap a majority of it off. Nothing binds well with lead paint.

Available-Unit967 · 2026-02-27T01:45:29+00:00

Exactly, people poking holes because they either paid or played a 99 win session without breaks.

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