Recent content by Mr. Victorian

Normally, I would favor plaster for all its benefits over drywall (insulation, fireproof, soundproof, mold-resistant, etc), even in the face of major repairs (and have done so), and I additionally prefer the look of it, especially for historical homes. It's subtle imperfections (faint waviness)...

This is terrible. I believe I have something for you. The United States Department of Agriculture has a subdivision called "Rural Development," often abbreviated as USDA-RD. As its name suggests, it is dedicated to the development of Rural Communities. I noticed you live in Greenville...

While looking for a new home, I managed to locate an amazing victorian home (my favorite) that, under other circumstances, would be waaaay out of my price range. The house is very old, built in the late 1800's, I believe. All new vinyl exterior, new roof, new insulation, all original woodwork...