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Where do you live, Sandbuoy? In Portland, we have lots of great local shops that pay for authentic pieces like that. Search around - a lot of times you can describe/send a picture of what you have and they'll give you a quote. In my experience, sometimes the cash is worth the pain.

everything is reversible, it just might not be enjoyable :D

Finished a bathroom about a year ago... Read a lot of trend reports while we were in the process. Nickel fixtures are hot, buyers are looking for high-end feel (vessel sinks, tile, heated floor, etc.). Little background on what we did here: http://www.drunken-diy.com/accomplishment/

If you can take one off, there may be a "serial number" or brand name and barcode on the back. If the tile isn't too old, you can search the web for a match. Although the lots are likely different and there will be small color variances, you may be able to find the same tile for sale somewhere...

For the stairs, you'll want to rent a floor edger. First, take up the carpet. Then,start with a coarse grit (around 120) until you're through the varnish. Once you get down to the bare wood, use finer grits (up to 220) until the surface is perfectly smooth. For the banister, you'll need to use...

If you were willing to plant something in the center while it slowly rots away, I'm guessing you're in no hurry.... It's a slower method, but you can drill holes into the top of the stump using a 1" boring/spade bit, and then fill them with a stump remover chemical (Home Depot carries one by...

you could also use a powder actuated nailer. Might cost more to rent, but will likely save you some time. As nealtw says, though - don't forget the foam barrier, or your sill plates will be rotten before you finish the project.

Good to know on the size of the opening! I don't suppose I could get away with 2x6s for the framing? We're already working with a really shallow 24 inches under there...

hey RD - I just completed a similar project in a 1962 home. It's more work, but if you ever plan on selling the house, I seriously recommend pulling up the ply. Wear a mask, set a circular saw to the depth of the ply, and cut it into workable chunks, right through the lino. If the ply/lino is...

As a part of our laundry room reno, I just sealed up an old crawl space access hole that used to be under our washing machine . It wasn't anything special - literally just a hole cut out of the floor, held up by a few 2x2s. It was really drafty, and the washer rocked back and forth because it...

I highly recommend hops - they look great on a trellis or pergola and are thick enough to create great shade! They grow very quickly, have beautiful foliage, and smell incredible when they are ready to harvest. Not to mention, if you're into home brewing, you could plant the variety that would...

It would benefit you to start with the windows, then paint the walls, followed by sanding and restoring the floors. If you do the windows after you paint, you may have to do touch-ups. If you start with the floors, you risk them being damaged when the windows are installed/you paint the walls...

You could use it as a learning experience? It's always nice to start with small projects before tackling something big. Hey, if you're only spending $1K, you might learn a few tricks to laying the floor/smoothing the walls that would pay off in your next project. In my experience, I'd rather...

Zachary - I can tell you and I are kindred spirits! Good luck with the reno and take lots of pictures along the way (as I can see you are). It will be worth it to see the before and after. And if you ever sell the house, the buyers will appreciate it, as well.

Oh the joy of living in close quarters with others. We have a neighbor that has a tree that drops needles, sap, pollen and cones on our deck and in our gutters year-round. It's so frustrating. It occasionally drops a limb or two, as well. What we learned is that at least where we live, we're...