I was just wondering because I didn't find it in your blog, did you use a vapor/moisture barrier for under your butcher block for the dishwasher? Also did you seal the underside and the sink hole of your countertops?

Thanks
Dee

You definitely put a lot of effort into your home. I like the updates but also how you kept that unique curb appeal. The hardwood in the kitchen looks beautifully especially with the white countertops.

I just found your blog and am enjoying your projects and helpful resources! A link on this page to your master bedroom would be helpful as well. Thanks for sharing!

Need to replace sash cords on several windows of 1946 garage apartment. How do you get the windows out? Thanks.

I like to know if you changed the old windows on your house.?
I have bought an old house. Interior has to be completely rebuilt due neglect for long duration. However, the house has many windows, some are relatively large (8'x 10', almost from floor to ceiling). I can use some advice for the windows. They are nice but I am worried about energy efficiency since they are single pane and the fact that I may have problem with the old glass glaze.
Any recommendations?
Thank you.

Regards,

Ali Nikaeen

Ali, old windows that have proper glazing, weatherstripping, and storms have similar efficiency to new windows, but new windows have a life of only 10-20ish years vs. the many, many years your original windows have survived. The old-growth wood used in your old windows is also much better quality than what you'd find in replacement windows.

I have an old house with many large, neglected windows, too, and after lots of research I found someone who does window restoration and teaches window restoration classes. I took the class a few weeks back and learned a ton. I'm going to tackle most of the work myself and he'll help me with whatever is beyond my skill level.

It's a lot of work but there are great resources out there if you want to keep your windows. Good luck!

P.S. Thanks for all the thorough step-by-step project breakdowns and tutorials on this blog. Very helpful!

Looking forward to reading your blog- exciting projects, renovations, and posts!

I'm very inspired by your wainscoting project. We recently had our staircase redone due to peeling paint on the risers and general wear. Our contractor suggested that we paint the treads white. He mixed in some material for traction, which has made a huge difference. While I love the look of wood treads, the white steps are so much easier to see and I don't worry about slipping down the stairs.

It's difficult to appreciate all the changes you've made since the before and after pictures are taken at different angles and are not showing the same detail.

Hi there, I too own a home in old town. I have an inaccessible crawl space that needs to be desperately looked into. Just a quick question: in your quest, were you able to come across a good contractor for excavating a crawl space, (that can create an entrance and dig it out some)? I've had several contractors out with no help. Everyone runs.

We haven't. There are a few people that have excavated in the area, so the city might have a few good leads on contractors they like working with. Give them a ring.

Hello,

I love what you did on the exterior of your home. Can you tell me what house paint color you used?

Thank you!

Greetings
I'm interested in you specialization of restoring an old building. can find it on "Ghosts of Sawyerville"
It's the old Store
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amazing stuff! Love the renos!