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Q My old doors look shabby and plain. What can I do?

 If your period property has jarringly plain doors, check to see if the originals have been boarded over and are hidden underneath Alternatively, source authentic old doors from salvage stores or online marketplaces. Strip off the old paint, by sending them to be dipped, where they are submerged in a chemical or caustic solution. You

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