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Who Can Work in This Humidity?

August 8th, 2007 · 3 Comments

I planned on working on the front window’s woodwork this week and finally get that done. I have it stripped but it needs a thorough scrub down with denatured alcohol before I sand it. I just can’t put shellac on it now because it just will stay sticky in this high humidity […]

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House Renovations Video Bloggers #2 (vlog)

July 11th, 2007 · No Comments

I’ve been out searching for some neat videos to share. I came across this video. I find the lady delightful. She loves her old house! She has more videos that aren’t house related (but very cute) at the following link.
http://www.blip.tv/users/view/ontheroadtoruin

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Leveling a bedroom floor and ceiling of a 100-year old house.

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Tags: woodwork · floors · projects

Peel Away 6 Paint Stripper

April 29th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I have been using the Peel Away 6 Paint and finish stripper but I’m having trouble with the molding on the big window. Because the radiator is in the way, I have to reach up over my head to work on it. We went to Home Depot and bought some of the Peel […]

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Tags: woodwork · wood · paint strippers