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How do we know it's Spring?
Because we see daffodils? Because we see robins?No.Because the Silent Paint Remover came out of its case, saw its shadow, and decided to blast a few layers of paint off of some exterior trim....
Stripping Painted Trim
So, after asking if other housebloggers would write up 'how-tos' about their own stripping techniques (and seeing some already do it) I am of course obligated to share my own approach. Here's how I've been stripping painted trim......
(Extended) Weekend Recap
After taking a few extra days off from work, man am I'm tired. Ten hours of stripping trim today and I made my goal...stripping all the second floor trim (with the Silent Paint Remover, of course). Here's the proof, with...
The Dash to the (first) Finish Line
Sorry, sorry everyone. I have been dry and boring and punky lately as I'm hauling myself to the finish of the second floor. Not that the second floor will be finished in days or even a week, but it is...
Repairing & Glazing Wood Windows, Part 1
Of course, during the restoration of windows, you're going to have to reglaze a few panes. I feel pretty lucky. Most of the glazing on our windows is in good shape and only a few panes became cracked during stripping....
Stripping the Woodwork
If the house is cold, put on a sweater and break out the Silent Paint Remover. (Click on the photo to enlarge it. Admire the nice stain on the wood!) You'll be warm and have nice woodwork in no time....
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Peel Away
A respected product we've found appropriate for some (but not all) situations....
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ReMOOving Milk Paint
Milk paint...we love it and hate it. We love it because it is this lovely, non-toxic incredibly hardy paint made from milk protein, lime and other things. It is especially good for children's things and for people who are allergic...
The Bathroom Medicine Cabinet: An Epic Saga
A few months ago we purchased a vintage medicine cabinet on eBay. It was notable because it had a distinct design and was surprisingly consistent with the existing built-in furniture original to our bungalow. So we decided to buy it....
Hex tile...YEAH! And, aw noooo...
So we've been trying to uncover the bottom layer of original hex tile in our bathroom to see if it could be saved. (Among 100 other things) Everything was completely hidden under layers of vinyl tile and tar. But we...
You know, I was just talking about web stats...
...to my pal, BFx. And since tonight's other posting, about electrical work, is not finished (and I'm actually tired before midnight...hurray!) then what better time to scan our more fun stats, "countries that are vising us" and "Most Popular Search...
We love dads
What a weekend. It WAS work, work, work. But, oh so worth it. A's dad was in town this weekend and so was mine! It was Dad heaven! Dad's are great for many reasons, one of which is that they...
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We were enjoying ourselves thoroughly at our BLOCK PARTY tonight. :) Neighbors are cool. Plus, we are thoroughly convinced that we live on one of the coolest streets of neighbors in Chicago. They've been doing this block party thing for...
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Silent Paint Remover
"Except for our cries of "ooh" and "ahh", it WAS silent!" - J...
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Review: the Silent Paint Remover
"Except for our cries of "ooh" and "ahh", it WAS silent!" - J Yesterday, AJ and L came over to grill and help with the house. And we tried out... THE SILENT PAINT REMOVER I know this is a moment...
Closer...
The remaining raccoons are accounted for! No more raccoons in the attic! (Thanks to Lou from Critter Detectives for your hard work and perseverance!) We think the squirrels may have been scared away in the raccoon scramble. Lou put some...
Mysteries & Milestones
Parents came in for the cleaning "blitz" of the first floor. Photos should be ready soon. A & I bought ourselves 2 concrete pots for the front steps for our anniversary and then decorated them with red impatiens. We began...
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