Category Archives: Salvage

I Think We Have a Winner!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kevin

Of course, there’s no way to see into the Simpson home without some kind of infrared heat-sensitive camera. So let’s turn it on! – Kent Brockman OK, so it’s been over a month since we last worked on the porch … Continue reading →

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If You’re Ever In Cottonwood, Arizona…

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Stacey

If you really love Larry, prove it! – Homer Simpson After the conference last week, I came over to Arizona to see my parents. We took a short trip over to Cottonwood to experience Larry’s Antiques & Things. Larry’s is one … Continue reading →

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Salvage Shops: Art & Architecture, Minneapolis

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Stacey

My cans! My precious antique cans! – Can collector, The Simpsons When I had my doorknob snafu last week, the Kev and I packed up the car and headed over to Art & Architecture in Minneapolis. Art & Architecture is one … Continue reading →

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When Life Closes a Door, Go Shopping for Door Knobs

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Stacey

I wish they taught shopping in school! – Malibu Stacy A while back, I purchased some vintage door knobs for the porch door project (a/k/a Porch Fest 2013). And I was happy about it! Ignorance was bliss — once I started … Continue reading →

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Porch Fest 2013: Door > Floor

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Stacey

Helloooo? I’m cold and there are wolves after me. – Abe Simpson Given our unexpectedly lengthy search for a way to strip the porch floor AND the suddenly-very-impending winter, the Kev and I agreed that replacing the porch door was our … Continue reading →

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Stripping on the Front Porch: The Continuing Saga

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Stacey

We are still trying to strip the porch floor. Last time, we detailed a bunch of paint stripping products and techniques, none of which had really worked against the original layer. After that long line of failures and some research, … Continue reading →

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Relaxing on the Front Porch: We’re Doing it Wrong

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Kevin

Lisa: I’ll do whatever it takes. Bart: Then welcome to the nether regions of the soul. -The Simpsons The green paint on our porch floor is flaking off. Something has to be done! We really want to go for the … Continue reading →

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The Long and Winding Road That Leads to a Door

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Kevin

Oh, no! This will take forever! – Lisa Simpson Stacey is a star at finding great deals on Craigslist. Last summer, she found a screen door for $15. It was supposed to replace the porch door; now it lives in … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Art Deco Light Fixture

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Stacey

Batting this light bulb is the only thing that cheers me up. – Homer Simpson As part of our bedroom redo, I wanted to restore and install an antique light fixture. I bought one in rough shape online. You’ve seen this puppy before. I … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Refreshed Flatpack Bookcase

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Homer, we have a perfectly good bookcase. Homer: Yeah, but this is what they’re doing on campus.  – The Simpsons The whole pointed pointy point of our bedroom project was to open up the wall to access closet space. Having … Continue reading →

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