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A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage + Smoothing Lumpy Plaster

A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage + Smoothing Lumpy Plaster

FromTrue Tales From Old Houses


A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage + Smoothing Lumpy Plaster

FromTrue Tales From Old Houses

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer a question about smoothing lumpy plaster in preparation for wallpaper.  Later, they welcome Kylie McKay. Kylie is turning a 1940s garage into a cottage that blends well with the rest of the houses in her historic neighborhood. She is using architectural salvage for all of the windows, doors, and finishes. Kylie talks about her favorite finds and the challenge of hiring contractors who know how to work with salvaged materials.  To request a transcript of this episode, please reach out via the contact page. Mentioned in this Episode: Travel to England with Stacy and Holiday Vacations in 2024 - Discover royal history, magnificent palaces, and England's beautiful countryside September 7-17. Plaster-Weld bonding agent FibaFuse - tapeless drywall repair Follow Kylie's project on Instagram WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS The Craftsman Store - Another excellent resource from Scott Sidler of The Craftsman Blog. The Craftsman Store is a cozy online hardware store full of books, tools, and supplies. For 10% off, use the coupon code truetales. Sutherland Welles - Maker of exceptional polymerized tung oil finishes since 1965. To save 10% on your first order, use the coupon code truetales.
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
Format:
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Titles in the series (100)

True Tales From Old Houses is a light-hearted, entertaining, and educational show for lovers of old houses and buildings, DIYers, history buffs, and restoration and preservation junkies. Available bi-weekly, host Stacy Grinsfelder shares personal project updates, listener Q & A, and interviews with engaging old house owners, restoration professionals, and craftspeople.