Old windows are glorious things of beauty, and the wavy glass they possess are no small part of their classic winning looks.If you've ever had a chance to see the undulations of light cast by a ray of sun through imperfect included glass, or enjoyed the subtle dance of fractured...
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Antique cast iron architectural hardware is beautiful, but what's the best way to protect it from rusting? Would you believe it may be as simple as giving it a bath? I picked up this method of treating cast iron many years ago while working in a window restoration shop. It's...
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Monday, December 4, 2017
How To Install a Salvaged Door with Antique Hinges
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We love architectural salvage! But sometimes making something old fit in something new can be a challenge. Over the years we've worked to install various old architectural salvage items in our home. From transom windows to doors and hinges to locks, using old materials in your renovation not only adds character...
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Slow and steady progress across multiple major projects feels quite nice!But before we get to our "tortoise and hare" style of renovating, we have a few fun things to update you on this week, including a live TV morning show debut! First off, last Friday was National Dog Day, or #NationalDogDay...
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Today we're really excited to share a good amount of progress on our salvaged bead board storage bench!Yep, that's right, we're starting to actually get stuff done...who knew that was possible with our projects?Our last updated we gave you a glimpse into the start of our beadboard application. After a...
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