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  1. M

    looking for a good source for push button switches

    Does anyone know a good source for bush button switches? I'm not liking the look of "flip" switches in my house.
  2. M

    how to repair parquet

    Personally, I would at least take the time to price it. I know someone who contacted a high school shop teacher and had a student do the work for them. It was stunning, the student got a good grade and some extra money, and the floor looked good as new. It saved them a fortune and kept the...
  3. M

    how to repair parquet

    It makes me sad that you would remove it instead of repairing it. Old craftsmanship is so beautiful, and removing it would remove a little bit of beauty from your home. If you are planning to duplicate the floor that is one thing, but I'm sure that would cost a fortune. I'd have a floor...
  4. M

    Odd flooring idea - rubber?

    If you want to cover the whole floor with it, you can get sheets of rubber matting like they use for dog training and horse stalls. They hold up to just about any abuse you can dish out and will definately keep things quieter!
  5. M

    Evaluating 130 year old brick

    wouldn't sand blasting the brick remove the outer layer and make it more pourous, creating other problems?
  6. M

    Proper decor for an 1873 Italianite?

    I'm in the home stretch in the buying process (pun intended ;) ) and the house I am buying is an 1873 Italianite. I am looking for sources that will point me in the right direction on paint colors, curtain styles, etc. All of the windows are original 1870's single pane glass (yay!) so heavy...
  7. M

    Evaluating 130 year old brick

    I am currently in the "inspection" phase of buying a 130 year old brick home. I don't know a whole lot about brick so I'm not 100% sure what to look for. I'm haveing a few masonry people come and give me estimates on the work that needs to be done, but I have learned from hard experience that...
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