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We have a 1920's cabin. The original walls are redwood paneling - that is planks of redwood, milled (smooth), but with no other finishes that I can tell - perhaps some oil was applied years ago but nothing that you can see now. We'd like to refresh it. I've included a few photos showing some...

Hi, I have a 1930's home and have over the years been replacing the original galvanized pipes with copper. The original galvanized was 3/4" everywhere. For each bathroom I used 1/2" pipe because I wanted hot water sooner and with today's low flow faucets and shower heads 1/2" provides...

M doing a minor remodel to my kitchen. Basically a new sink and faucet and replace the galvanized pipes behind (these are the last galvanized in the house). The new sink will be the same size as the old one and we'll keep the same counter. I have thought over the years that I could save water...

I have a 1930's house. This shower was added a little bit later. All of the plumbing involved here is galvanized and at least 50 years old. Here is the shower - hot water full open: The cold water in the shower, Toilet and Sink (both hot and cold) work fine and have good flow. But the...

I have a 1930's home. It came with many projects - today I'm looking to find keys that will work in the original doors. These do not have to be incredibly secure - just be able to lock a door. Does anyone have a source for these keys? Is there any particular size or other specification for...

Hi - I have an old furnace. It's a natural gas forced air model about 50 years old. The uint is simplicity itself. There is a gas line that comes into the electric valve and goes to a pilot light and the burners. The thermostat controls the valve and when the unit gets hot there is a...