RESEARCHING THE HISTORY OF YOUR BUNGALOW
I learned about the culture of the early 20th Century at my mother’s knee (& other low places. Her favorite joke.) . The stories she told me about my grandmother, born in 1888, growing up on the farm, & the fascinating tales of her own life & times,...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS-Researching the History of Your Bungalow
Researching the history of your bungalow can be arduous, but I guarantee that it will be rewarding. In addition to learning about the previous occupants of your home, you will make new/old friends, who may be long gone, but through your research you will come to...
DO I HAVE A KIT HOUSE?
“Is it true that you could once buy a house from a catalogue?” “Do I have a kit house?” “How can I identify which house I have?” During my years as a historic preservation advocate, at event after event, I think that these are the questions I have been asked the most...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- Historic Kit Houses
Historic kit houses hold an intense interest for old house lovers. The very idea introduces the possibility of getting so many questions about the origins of our homes answered. We all burn with curiosity to know: Who built it? Who designed it? When? The fact that...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- American Art Pottery
Few things are more at home in a bungalow than American art pottery. Its bright colors & luster bring cheer & light to a dark interior & add details that complement the simple lines of the more rustic Arts & Crafts furniture & Craftsman...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEOS- Inside a Historic Bungalow
Character is defined as all the qualities & features that make a person, groups of people, & places different from all others. In architecture, a character defining feature is any element, including the overall shape of the building, its materials,...
OLD HOUSE RESTORATION VIDEO- I love historic linoleum.
What's not to love about historic linoleum? It is made from flax. My favorite fabric, made from the same plant, Linum usitatissimun, is linen, cool & elegant. And expensive. I'm always a fan of expensive. Another ingredient of lino, pine resin takes me back to my...
ARTS & CRAFTS LIGHTING- Introduction
BUNGALOW LIGHTING DESIGN BASICS This article will cover residential illumination, with emphasis on bungalow lighting design basics. We're going to look at types of lighting, as they could be applied to your unique home. Many years ago, I did a survey of homeowners,...
THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL WOOD FLOOR SANDER/FINISHER
Why would you hire a pro? It’s expensive. It’s a pain in the #@& to have strangers roaming about your house. Maybe they won’t do an good job. Here’s why I think hiring a professional wood floor sander/finisher is a dang good idea. (From my experience as an old...
ARTS & CRAFTS LIGHTING, Part 1
OUT OF THE DARKNESS The desire for lighting is in our DNA. Our circadian rhythms, our bodies’ clocks, determine the patterns of our bodies, our minds & behavior over a 24 hour cycle & respond to light & dark. Light exposure generates signals from our...