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The first time I walked through our house I started imagining where we would place a Christmas tree. I decided that a Christmas tree would be perfect in the bay window in our den. Last year as I sat amongst all of our belongings still packed in boxes stacked upon boxes I thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice if we could set up the tree next year?”
Well, next year has arrived with the den no closer to being ready. Sure, some of the boxes have been unpacked or moved out to the garage for the time being but our den still isn’t Christmas tree worthy. But, this time next year things will be different. We’ll be decorating our tree in a room that’s restored because I’ve decided that we need some additional help if we are going to complete our house any time in the next 10 years.
I have seen some amazing restoration work done in the West Adams area and the work I like was all done by the same man. He is very busy and we have been on his waiting list since last summer. Juan and his team began work yesterday. They are starting in the living room and moving on to the den. Progress!
Here are some pictures of the living room.
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August 2nd, 2007 - 12:56 pm
Good Afternoon David and Heather;
Both my husband and I are in the process of purchasing a 1912 American Four Square, we are lucky the home has a lot of the original wood work untouched, but we have the old knob and tube wiring, and if you can picture this, the Frankenstien movie where the mad scientist grabs the lever to give Frankenstein life, we have that lever also. Well, my question is (I know it has been some years since you addressed this issue) but what was the price range you all were quoted to upgrade the electrical? Also, what products would you recommend to strip paint off of built in wood kitchen cabinets and off of door hardware?
One more question, what would be your best advice on refinishing hardwood floors. Oops, one more, how do you compromise with a partner that has never restored anything, but believes in their heart and sould that with the waive of a magic wand we can conquer all things?
Thank you,
UPL