Products of Interest
Try Window Repair Instead of Replacement
Old, single-pane double-hung windows can be a major problem in old homes. But are replacement windows the best solution? In last week’s post I covered the many reasons why window repair or restoration may be a better solution than replacement. Window restoration can improve the thermal performance of a double hung window so that it’s [...]
IKEA drawers available direct from Blum
Although there are many drawbacks to using IKEA cabinets in historically sympathetic kitchens (see “Compromising on Cabinets to Save Money“), there are workarounds that can make them a cost-effective solution. I have been impressed with the way their high-tech drawers work as well as the drawer dividers. It now appears that IKEA drawers, or at [...]
Appliance Strategies for the Old House Kitchen
Kitchens have seen more changes than any other room in the house. Originally merely service spaces for cooking, kitchens were strictly functional and contained little in the way of cabinets. Unlike today, the stoves, sinks, and eventually cabinets of early kitchens had legs and were much more like furniture. While kitchens overall have changed dramatically, [...]
More on Rock-Faced Concrete Blocks
As a follow-up to my recent post Matching Historic Foundation Blocks, I came across an article with the history of rock-faced concrete blocks.
Matching Historic Foundation Blocks
One common problem adding to a home built just after the turn of the century is matching the foundation block. Many of these homes were built with foundation blocks that have a rusticated face surrounded by a uniform border. In this area the blocks used were also of an unusual size, approximately 6″ by 24″, [...]
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