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 […]
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 […]
After many years of warnings by our respective governments the incandescent light bulb is no longer being manufactured. I feel both good and bad about this. Godo Stoyke, an energy […]
Do you like the look of kitchens of the past? Is your older home pretty authentic everywhere else except for kitchen? When was the last kitchen renovation done in your […]
Here’s an email I received for information about paintable wallpaper for old houses: Dear Johanne: Several years ago I attended one of your courses about Heritage Houses. You showed us […]
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 […]
Have you ever bought an old trunk at a garage sale or antique shop or inherited one from a family member? Wherever you got yours from, it’s not surprising that you […]
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 […]
Charlotte Moss is a well known American designer. A few years ago she wrote a book called “Winter House” that really helped me understand something about all houses. In the […]
A couple of weeks ago our local newspaper carried an article about a 1912 house that had been “restored”. It featured several pictures of this home under the caption “House […]
One of my favorite things to do during the Christmas season is to walk through our neighborhood and look at the lights that have been hung all over the trees, […]