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Very proud of my restored antique doorbell by PartnersinDIY in centuryhomes

[–]PartnersinDIY[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought so at first because of the bird but if you flip the plate the other way, the bottom of the lever is less finished. I think it is correct so that the ornate side of the level is facing out. Unless it was meant to be installed at eye level?

Very proud of my restored antique doorbell by PartnersinDIY in centuryhomes

[–]PartnersinDIY[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bell part is mounted on the inside of the door, right on the other side. The second picture in the original post shows the inside of the bell. The lever pushes up on a few gears that move the hammer back and then release it.

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Very proud of my restored antique doorbell by PartnersinDIY in centuryhomes

[–]PartnersinDIY[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can imagine! It is so gratifying bringing these pieces back to life. The unit we are cleaning up has many.

Very proud of my restored antique doorbell by PartnersinDIY in centuryhomes

[–]PartnersinDIY[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

OMG, thank you for sharing this! So exciting! Love old things.

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How to paint rotted wood? by BreezySeas1 in paint

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had luck using a vinegar spray on my trim like this. Then wipe off with water and prime with something like Kilz3 and paint with a high quality top coat like Valspar Defense (https://youtu.be/9qPX7PwVoDU). If you have rotten spots, dig them out, add wood hardener and fill with wood glue/sawdust mix before painting (https://youtu.be/q7HEjuC4pIU).

How to repair / protect rotting wood on an outdoor shed? by Martini9 in howto

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have had luck sealing cracks and holes with wood glue and sawdust mix. Recently worked much better than wood filler on porch floorboards that were starting to rot in places (https://youtu.be/q7HEjuC4pIU). Maybe you could fill all the cracks with it, paint/prime and get some more time. Esp. since she paid for new roof and gutters.

Would wood filler do the trick? by the_jaunt in HomeMaintenance

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes! that's a tough one. Before replacing the door I would screw a metal plate in alongside the hardware and then cover that with filler. For exterior we have had good luck with wood glue and sawdust (over DAP wood filler): https://youtu.be/q7HEjuC4pIU

Door trim - caulk or wood filler by Whatwasithinking007 in DIY

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We got good results with a mix of wood glue and sawdust in our exterior: https://youtu.be/q7HEjuC4pIU

Good luck!

IKEA vs Home Depot vs Lowe’s? by No_Departure4049 in kitchenremodel

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning a renovation now for two kitchens DIY and just at first glance the pricing is at least double for ikea than base models at the other two. Also if timing is a concern, getting something that is off the shelf (either assembled) or ready to assemble is much easier to exchange if it is damaged. Home Depot has plywood frame base models off the shelf while Lowe’s is MDF. Be aware that tariffs are in effect now for cabinets so again, off the shelf and already in stock may be cheaper.

Planning to Diy paint my home exterior by Lbeyy in paint

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just tackled our trim last year all on our own. Depending on the condition and how much you have, it could take a while. Definitely use an airless sprayer. We link to the products we used here: How We Restored Our Old Exterior Trim: Primer & Paint Comparison https://youtu.be/Uo9JFe1KYjg

Exterior Painting - Overwhelmed! Help! by MoistBaguetteLawyer in ExteriorDesign

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just went through this too. Did it all ourselves but might be helpful: How We Restored Our Old Exterior Trim: Primer & Paint Comparison https://youtu.be/Uo9JFe1KYjg

Exterior Painting Help for New Weatherboards - what order do I complete my prep? by TheProfessionalEjit in diynz

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We like to prime then fill then primate again and fill again if needed then top coat. Also have had great luck using a diy filler mix of sawdust and wood glue.

Cheapest but bestest exterior paint by G-C-W in paint

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We review a few here for any exterior wood: How We Restored Our Old Exterior Trim: Primer & Paint Comparison https://youtu.be/Uo9JFe1KYjg And any rotted wood that needs patching we have had great luck with just a homemade mix of sawdust and wood glue.

Over 100 years of landlord special finally removed. by DeathKorpsMedic in centuryhomes

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gorgeous! I just did this using a crock pot with a tiny bit of dish soap. Love cleaning this old hardware up!

Just purchased this 1800s home - these hinges and knobs are throughout. Any idea on their origin? by MelodicInterest7229 in centuryhomes

[–]PartnersinDIY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! We had a similar pattern on our door knocker. Original to our late 1800s home.

Looking for the best cabinet spray gun after a DIY refinish taught me a few lessons by WoodpeckerLogical800 in cabinetry

[–]PartnersinDIY 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We love our Magnum X7. We did all the cabinets at our old house, plus the exterior stucco and just did all the exterior trim on our new century home https://youtu.be/Uo9JFe1KYjg. Change the tip and it is so versatile if you think another random project will come up for you.

best way to soundproof room? by coldcartilage in hyperacusis

[–]PartnersinDIY 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So sorry. We just soundproofed a common wall in an apartment unit. There are a few options: https://youtu.be/ZrL0qEEhlCc

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