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The Historic Homes Workshop Weekend Part II

Window RestorationFebruary 14, 2019165Views 0Likes 5Comments

In case you missed it, here is part I. Saturday was full of workshops, and Sunday was a workday. We were matched with pros to learn to do a complete mechanical makeover of sash windows. Steve calls that pairing, "Pros and Joes." I fall somewhere between a Pro and Joe since I have done…

The Historic Homes Workshop Weekend Part I

Window RestorationFebruary 12, 2019122Views 0Likes 8Comments

First, I apologize that I do not have any DIY meal kit recipes for you this week. Being out of town plus another winter storm put a wrench in my plans. The good news is that I have already published five weeks of DIY meal kit recipes, so you can start there or repeat a…

Episode #4: Steve Quillian’s Artisan Army

Maintenance, Podcast, Window RestorationFebruary 7, 2019331Views 0Likes 6Comments

Steve Quillian | Wood Window Makeover In this episode, Steve Quillian, CEO, Craftsman, and Historic Preservationist visits with me about his mission to spread joy and reverence for Historic Preservation and restoring old windows. Steve Quillian Photo Credit Inspired by his ancestors and a love for community and helping others, Steve started something called the Artisan…

I’m Going to Florida (and You Can too.)

Maintenance, Podcast, Window RestorationJanuary 31, 2019157Views 0Likes 6Comments

Admittedly, I don't know if you can go to Florida, but you are 100% invited. Let me start with the link, and then I'll follow with the story. I'll be attending the 2019 Historic Homes Workshop in Brooksville, Florida (near Tampa), February 8-10. There is space still available. Florida in February? Yes, please. I…

Our Biggest DIY Project of 2019

Maintenance, Refinishing Hardwood FloorsJanuary 24, 2019279Views 0Likes 16Comments

We are gearing up for our largest DIY project of 2019.

How To Restore an Antique Marble Sink Top

Maintenance, One Room ChallengeDecember 4, 2018935Views 0Likes 11Comments

A few years ago, I started researching how to restore an antique marble sink, and I filed away a few ideas. However, until we renovated the Scary Bathroom, all of those ideas were untested. BHH predates indoor plumbing, and our sink was likely installed around the turn of the 20th century. That means it is…