By Scott Sidler | November 25, 2013
You could fill a library with the different ways of finishing wood. There are oils and lacquers, urethanes and stains, sealers and varnishes. Some are wiped on, some are sprayed, while still others are brushed on. I could fill a book […]
By Scott Sidler | November 18, 2013
Q: How do you eat an elephant? A: One bite at a time. The logic is simple, but the feat is impressive. The same goes for how to save an old house. There is no easy solution, especially when you’re […]
By Scott Sidler | November 11, 2013
No matter how badly we want to save a particular historic building, there is only so much we can do alone. Our resources are limited. You only have so much time, money and expertise. After all, you’re only one person. […]
By Scott Sidler | November 4, 2013
Old houses have a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with. So, having a working definition of those terms will help save you confusion and overuse of phrases like Whatchamacallit or Thingamajig. Save yourself the hassle with […]