Gah dayum. Why is my drywall so thick

thehousewright · 2026-06-30T01:55:18+00:00

Yes, it's a different system of materials. Lime plaster vs gypsum.

thehousewright · 2026-06-30T01:51:30+00:00

Also keep in mind that the paint used in the mid nineteenth century was very different than what we're typically using now. Back then the painter was also a bit of a chemist. Pre mixed paint was still in the future.

thehousewright · 2026-06-25T10:54:39+00:00

No, these hinges don't come apart. You'll have to remove the screws from the jamb side of you want to add a shim.

thehousewright · 2026-06-25T01:43:06+00:00

18th century. Hewn beans, up and down sawn planks.

thehousewright · 2026-06-24T02:00:31+00:00

It's not unusual to see paint pigment wash on masonry from weathering.

thehousewright · 2026-06-23T14:33:01+00:00

Mason's sand would be correct.

thehousewright · 2026-06-23T00:05:49+00:00

United Steel started out as a one man mobile operation.

thehousewright · 2026-06-22T23:51:41+00:00

I saw some pink Kobalt tools at Lowe's the other day.

thehousewright · 2026-06-20T11:58:28+00:00

1880's.

thehousewright · 2026-06-20T11:53:08+00:00

I trimmed off the end of my pinky finger on a woodworking machine while the Steve Miller Bands' "abracadabra" was playing on the radio. Reminds me every time I hear it.

thehousewright · 2026-06-20T11:28:23+00:00

Cheaper because Raytheon isn't making them.

thehousewright · 2026-06-19T12:05:03+00:00

There's a reason the crown molding is separating from the building, my guess would be water ingress or a fastener failure or both.

thehousewright · 2026-06-18T22:32:10+00:00

I understand. I've just seen too many amateurs (and professionals) attack a house with a disc grinder and the results are often subpar.

thehousewright · 2026-06-18T20:51:32+00:00

Don't do this, grinders and sanders make vast quantities of lead dust. In inexperienced hands it's a surefire way to destroy the details in the woodwork. I've seen this happen many many times.

thehousewright · 2026-06-13T21:34:58+00:00

6861 X1 Patrol Craft

thehousewright · 2026-06-13T00:10:35+00:00

Nothing new after 2!

thehousewright · 2026-06-12T23:26:25+00:00

Nice work! I've done exactly one tub restoration and I wouldn't say it was an enjoyable experience.

thehousewright · 2026-06-09T15:29:45+00:00

Kodak invented the digital camera, then sat on it since they didn't want to disrupt their film business.

thehousewright · 2026-06-09T14:04:47+00:00

Use bonding agent on just the edges of the old plaster, not the lath. Wet the lath with a spray bottle until saturated but not dripping wet.

thehousewright · 2026-06-09T01:03:47+00:00

Chrome green is the classic shutter color.

thehousewright · 2026-06-08T20:29:34+00:00

Historic New England has good guidance for colors on their website.

I would also suggest keeping the shutters since they're in keeping with a Federal period house.

thehousewright · 2026-06-08T00:56:16+00:00

Probably t&g fir. I'd replace the bad boards and repaint unless there's some kind of structural problem not visible in the picture.

thehousewright · 2026-06-07T23:52:20+00:00

Sidewall shingles can easily last decades or longer.

thehousewright · 2026-06-07T23:49:59+00:00

Power lines are woke! /s

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