Change your Lightbulbs before Painting Your Walls this Spring
I have written a couple of posts recently about how the new lightbulbs affect our antique light fixtures but there’s another aspect that you might not have thought about – […]
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The Art of Painting Houses and Graffiti
I was at Home Depot this week picking up some paints and glazes to restore a trunk for a customer. While I waited for my paint to be mixed I […]
Paintable Wallpaper a Good Option for Heritage Homes
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 […]
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 […]
What Wall Divisions Say about Your House
In a previous post I talked about the interesting things that old house owners often find inside their walls. But the story doesn’t end there. Walls, if they are original, say a […]
Hints on Updating an Old House
I received an email from one of my readers along with 238 pictures of their new old house. I found myself with a bit of time on my hands and […]
Using Wallpaper in a Heritage House
I am always very pleased when I see one of my clients want to use wallpaper in their heritage home rather than just paint as is the norm these […]
