In our new section called "Ask Old Town Home" you have the opportunity to ask and have your questions answered to the best of our ability. Today's topic comes courtesy of Jen from Harrisonburg, Virginia. Jen asks: My question is about how to get a smooth finish when painting wood furniture. I...
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Cast Iron Stairs: Maintenance is Key
Posted by Alex
Routine maintenance is one of those absolute necessities that we almost always hate doing. I'd so much prefer creating new spaces, finishing new projects, or just relaxing on the couch. But keeping the already finished spaces of the house looking good is as important as getting them the way you...
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Let's be honest, we've all noticed it this time of year either at a friend's house, or more likely your own. I'm talking about those unsightly cracks in painted doors and trim that seem to pop up all over the place during the winter months. For those of us in the...
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Vestibule Project Status: Complete!
Posted by Wendy
I can't even begin to tell you how amazing it feels to type the words "Vestibule Project Status: Complete." This statement has been quite a long time coming! As many of you know, the reconfiguration of the smallest room in our house was a labor intensive effort that stretched on...
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When buying our house back in 2003, Alex and I wisely made the decision to allow our apartment lease to slightly overlap with our closing date. We figured that worst case, if we had problems with our closing we wouldn't have to live in our car for a little while....
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