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Hello all! After some discussion and consideration, we have added a new rule. You must have a connection to any house being posted here. As in you live in it, lived in it, own it, visited it, etc. We are aiming to cut down on on the low effort posts and people just sharing houses they find online. We are a community of caretakers of these homes, and we would like to keep it the content relevant. Thank you all for understanding. -The Mod Team submitted by /u/capnmurca [link] [comments]

Welcome from our mysterious nope-holes, and the summits of our servants' stairs. Today we the mod team bring you all an announcement that has nothing to do with our beloved old bones, but that, unfortunately, has become necessary again after a century or so. The heart of the matter is: from today onward any and all links from X (formerly Twitter) have been banned from the subreddit. If any of you will find some interesting material of any kind on the site that you wish to cross-post on our subreddit, we encourage you instead to take a screenshot or download the source and post that instead. As a mod team we are a bit bewildered that what we are posting is actually a political statement instead of simply a matter of decency but here we are: we all agree that any form of Fascism/Nazism are unacceptable and shouldn't exist in our age so we decided about this ban as a form of complete repudiation of Musk and his social media after his acts of the last day. What happened during the second inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the U.S.A. is simply unacceptable for the substance (which wouldn't have influenced our moderation plans, since we aren't a political subreddit), but for the form too. Symbols have as much power as substance, and so we believe that if the person considered the richest man in the world has the gall to repeatedly perform a Hitlergruß in front of the world, he's legitimizing this symbol and all the meaning it has for everyone who agrees with him. Again, we strongly repudiate any form of Nazism and fascism and Musk today is the face of something terribly sinister that could very well threaten much more than what many believe. We apologize again to bring something so off-topic to the subreddit but we believe that we shouldn't stand idly by and watch in front of so much potential for disaster, even if all we can do for now is something as small as change our rules. To reiterate, there's nothing political about opposing fascism. As usual, we'll listen to everyone's feedback as we believe we are working only for the good of our subreddit. https://preview.redd.it/6nuesysvolee1.jpg?width=1400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9895ecd2844e882082639dd2904375202809d175 submitted by /u/bjeebus [link] [comments]

We were renovating. This is in the kitchen. We left it exposed. submitted by /u/johnnysubarashi [link] [comments]

I absolutely hated our aluminium windows and after successfully completing 12 coping cuts but never having actually made anything out of timber before I was confident that I was ready to build a sash window. Pretty pleased with the results. submitted by /u/Ac190695 [link] [comments]

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Wife and I are on vacation and just got this text from our tile installer! Here’s the after, during, and before of our 100yr old tile transformation. While we would have loved keeping the original, it was beginning to fail in the center and along the edges, requiring a complete overhaul. A HUGE THANK YOU TO THIS COMMUNITY for linking to this digital guide of tile designs from that era: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=aet Just base molding left! submitted by /u/spacerace2mars [link] [comments]

We ripped out warped paneling in our basement to discover jazz-themed art on all the walls in one room underneath. Unfortunately the other walls have been painted over so only the faint outline of the art remains, but we see at least a piano player and a stand up bass. Considering going to our local historical society to figure out what this might have once been! There are also some names written in pencil around the jazz man, no idea at all who these people are but a cool find nonetheless. House was built in 1895, we think the paneling went up in the late 60s. submitted by /u/weirderthanthou [link] [comments]

For those interested, I posted a while back about trying to find my partner's family's heirloom doorknocker. I got lots of feedback on my initial post, and sent a letter to the current owners. They were really kind and excited to receive the letter; however, they were not in possession of the door knocker I was looking for. They did have a list of previous owners/residents of the home that they sent me. So, I continued my research and was able to contact each of the residents going back to the 1960s when the home sold to see if anyone had any information that could help me. I was finally able to contact the family that purchased the home in the 1960s (I probably should have started there) and they still have the knocker! They had it re-engraved with their family name, but they are sending me pictures so I can have a new one made! I'd be lying if I said that I wasn't a little disappointed to not recover the actual heirloom, but pictures are better than nothing! So I have to be elated about that, and that the doorknocker didn't end up melted down for scrap or in a landfill. I'm going to work with my sculptor and blacksmith friends and try to get a good replica made for my father in law before he passes. Thanks for reading! submitted by /u/SnailDeity [link] [comments]

First- the shower head has this second holder down low as I sit on the tub floor to shower due to disability (POTS). It looks odd but needs to stay. I like our handles but they are leaky and needing replacement. Plumber suggested a single turn handle, plugging the current tub spout, and adding a spout over the tub with a diverter. I do think this is a good option for safety (I wouldn't want my niece getting burned if she comes over). But what can we do with the holes left behind by the current handles?? I'm not sure if I just don't know what to search but I can't seem to find many options online. Plumber says most people in the area redo the bathroom when they have this done but we actually like the tile, I just want it regrouted at some point. Only idea so far is the wide cover for the single turn handle that could cover the two holes at the top. I'm not sure what to do with the bottom ones. Work will be done from behind this wall as it's luckily in a hall closet. submitted by /u/lavenderdreamclouds [link] [comments]

What are these rusty old pipes coming out of the ground near our 110 year four square? They are mostly clogged, have some water in them submitted by /u/numbers_guy69 [link] [comments]

Just put in an offer to purchase this home in Alberta, Canada. She’s 1912 3bd/1bath and has had some upgrades - kitchen, mechanical, etc. basement is partially finished. On walk through there were no visible foundation/grading issues issues but nothing would surprise me at that age. We will be getting an inspection as a condition of our purchase. Any words of advice from the community? submitted by /u/crisco_lemonade [link] [comments]

Anyone know if this is worth anything? From my 1908 craftsman in Chicago suburbs. submitted by /u/ChristianX1000 [link] [comments]

Im pretty sure i need a wood pillar of some sort to tie to the bannister to attach a gate; but does anyone have examples of what they did in similar situation? Pictures welcome 🙂 submitted by /u/scribblejammer [link] [comments]

Recap: I inherited a rose and went on my merry little naive way to plant it. Hit rock and I got sidetracked digging up this flagstone path. Started digging up either side of flagstone path to amend soil, in order to line with roses. Found rocks anywhere from 6 inches to 10 inches below the flagstone. Noticed the stones were all flat and approximately at the same or similar level. Continued digging. And digging. Got the broom out and dust pan out in order to sweep the dirt, ensuring the neighbors are certain of my level of crazy. What is this? A patio? Old farm road? What I know about the property: Top soil/ fill dirt has been hauled here in the past. The property is not younger than 1905. Inspectors and home repair have called this house and property "explitive old." Apparently the barn is "pretty amazing" and "quentisential barn" according to enthusiasts. Main OG building is wood peg and rough cut 12×12 beams. The house main joists and support beams are rough cut and wood peg, like the barn. By "rough cut," I mean cut by ax and held together by seemingly handmade wood pegs. Now, where does THIS rabbit trail lead? submitted by /u/Infamous_Tune_8987 [link] [comments]

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Hi! My husband and I have an offer on this house, and I’m wondering what style you would call this. It was built in 1929. submitted by /u/Specialist_Dot4813 [link] [comments]

Hi guys, I need a little advice here. This is a house I'm looking at and the inspection pointed out a lean on the left side here. There is some tilt to the outside walls, the inside, and a little at the foundation. It is a 125 year old house. Is this amount of tilt concerning? This is my first house I'm looking for and I don't want to be stuck in a money pit. Thank you! submitted by /u/JazzBoy_AJ [link] [comments]

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Okay, my fellow old house enthusiasts. I had found the few bricks partially covered next to a tree out back of our 1850 folk farmhouse and I've always wondered how far they went. I started digging today, as we do😁, and uncovered this odd shape and pattern. A lot of things are going through my head, but I'm wondering if it could possibly be the floor of an old outhouse with the dirt portion, I the middle, being where it was dug down for the 💩. I could be crazy but what does everyone in the group think? I was also wondering if it could be a well. submitted by /u/FolkFarmhouse1850 [link] [comments]

Previously I posted the office reveal with what was somewhat of a loss. I’ve been able to lighten it up a bit and will give it some more attention soon. For now I wanted to continue to the kitchen which had the same laminate and surprise, yet another different wood floor! It’s in rough shape but so far it looks like a win, let’s see if my luck holds up. submitted by /u/Grubby_Monster [link] [comments]

Recently purchased a 1928 tutor and am trying to restore as much of the original charm as possible well being realistic about updating what needs to be updated. I just had the floors refinished and they are perfect, however would love input as to what to do with the toe kicks on the staircase. As you can see, they’re pretty beat up from having been covered with carpet for 60 years. Do I sand and stain them? Maybe a nice walnut? Paint them? If so, what color? Walls are Swiss coffee, trim is revere pewter, banister is wrought iron (all Ben Moore colors). Thank you!! submitted by /u/Electrical_Bunch7555 [link] [comments]

Been stumped going through a bunch of the internet archive catalogues. Seems like every manufacturer has a version of this knob and plate, but can’t find the lock anywhere. No branding anywhere. I have 8 matching sets of these so I assume they’re original. House was built in ~1900. Looking to learn more about them and ideally find a matching key! Any ideas? submitted by /u/TumbleweedPlane142 [link] [comments]

What style is our 1911 house? We don’t love style but we’re trying to improve its look. We added the pergola and did the landscaping ourselves. We’re going to do some new windows and add window trim. Any recommendations on ways to improve the look of the house? Siding and paint aren’t in the budget rn. submitted by /u/Maddan247 [link] [comments]

Saw this posted on Redfin, it’s for rent. Real beauty of a century home. Circa 1827. submitted by /u/Relative-Arm-726 [link] [comments]

Hi there- I'm trying to hang a heavy shelf and our wall is plaster then brick. We also have studs it seems - I assume they're between the plaster and brick. The shelf came with plastic anchors but I'm not sure if I need to get some special anchors for this. Thank you! submitted by /u/zzzzany [link] [comments]

Hello All! Our house was built in 1895 (Southern Wisconsin) and I doubt this is the original door but I've never seen anything like it. So I'm looking for any information on it. If I search on Google lens it finds 3 pictures of doors with the same design but no information on how old they are or where they were made. The front side is completely plain so I'm also wondering if it is supposed to be that way. Bonus picture of what looks to be original wallpaper behind the door chime. Thought it was cool. submitted by /u/Voyage1072 [link] [comments]

I definitely didn't expect to see this much siding either off of the house, or rotted away, plus I still have to do the deck and front fence by the parking area. With this house, it has been one thing after another. One of the most aggravating things is the fact that the house is on the side of a mountain...so what is normally a 20'-22' on the front is 29'-33'. Any suggestions on how to combat houses like this? I mean I did the entire inside (sanding/staining, install the entire bathroom, new light fixtures, etc) but to me the inside is easier, cause I'm not getting soaked, having to stop when the sun goes down or work with spot lights which annoy me. Needless to say exhausted but I know it will look amazing when it's finished ! submitted by /u/Past_Entertainer5616 [link] [comments]