Fireplace Done just in time for Christmas!
After a few false starts our fireplace is finally in place not only just in time for Christmas but also for the cold minus 30 degree temperatures we have been enjoying here in Alberta.
Category Archives: My Old House
Strange Constructions – Fireplace
For some strange reason I’d always assumed that the fireplace in our 1912 house had been made with concrete – and it was but I had no idea it was actually […]
Restoring an Entrance Hall
I believe that owning an old house takes a special kind of person. A person that doesn’t expect perfection such as smooth walls, perfectly level floors and windows that open […]
Antique Light Fixtures and New Light Bulb Rules – Part 2
There is no doubt that the changes that have taken place with respect to light bulbs will cause problems for owners of antique lamps and ceiling fixtures. Lamps that have […]
Fences for Old Houses
At this time of year our historic neighbourhood is full of the sounds of construction. There’s the hammering of our neighbour who is replacing the surface boards on the front […]
Gardens for Old Houses
Gardens make any house look better and more approachable, but there is something about gardens and old houses that just seem to go hand in hand. I think it may […]
Window Replacement Dilemmas
I’m in a dilemma. What should I do? I’m talking about windows here. Our house is 101 years old this year and still has all the original windows plus the […]
A Bathroom Reno – by Accident
Sometimes you end up by doing a reno without planning for it. My husband and I had definitely decided that we were not going to do any more projects for […]
Historical Interiors of Alberta – A Guide to Restoring and Decorating your Heritage Home
TIP: Remember whoever is attracted to the exterior of your home will expect the interior to harmonize. Making decisions that will destroy this historic continuity may affect the price you […]
Water Main Breaks Expensive and Avoidable
TIP: If you’re thinking of buying an old house make sure you get the inspector to find out what the water and sewer lines are made of and when they […]
