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Category Archives: Salvage
In Which I am Mocked by Paint
I’ll show you some of the tools I’ll be using. This is the scraper. This is the poker. And this happy little fellow is the gouger. – Dr. Wolfe They say that a poor workman blames his tools. You know … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Decor, Electrical, Salvage
Tagged restoring light fixture, stripping light fixture, stripping oil paint
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Cheap Curtain Rods, Part Deux
Just bring us your freshest bottle of wine, chop-chop. – Bart Simpson One of our most popular posts is the how-to for making curtain rods out of electrical conduit. We also needed curtain rods for our bedroom project, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Decor, Salvage, Windows & Doors
Tagged cheap curtain rods, curtain rod in corner, DIY curtain rod, dowel curtain rod
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Life Lessons: Giving Away a Mattress on Craigslist
Hey, they’re trying to learn for free! – The Simpsons We’re avid Craiglisters, so I thought I knew a thing or two about the site, but today was just super-instructive. I end this day older and wiser for a change. We’re taking … Continue reading
Posted in D'oh!, Furniture, Salvage
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This ‘n’ That
All we need to do is follow the trail of destruction. – Homer Simpon We’ve moved out of the bedroom, so it’s Time. That is, if we can get the replacement radiator out of the basement…
Posted in Construction, Salvage, Uncategorized, Walls & Floors
Tagged closet, home improvement, plan, radiator
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Crowning Contradictions
I’ve done everything the Bible says, even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff. – Ned Flanders We have the original crown molding for the living room and dining room. It’s in the garage, coated in mint-colored lead paint. With … Continue reading
Posted in American vs English, D'oh!, Decor, Salvage, Walls & Floors
Tagged cove, crown molding, moulding, woodwork
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Better Living Through Chemistry: Stripping Door Hinges in Place
Johnny: So, what do you think of the Lady Krusty Mustache Removal System now, Angelique? Angelique: It’s Krusteriffic, Johnny Unitas. But is my upper lip supposed to bleed like this? Johnny: Probably. – The Simpsons I’ve enthused at length about the … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Repair & Maintenance, Salvage, Windows & Doors
Tagged house parts, stripping hardware, vintage hinges
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Coat Closet Rod…or Industrial Curtain Hardware?
Do you see towels? If you see towels, you’re probably in the linen closet again. – Marge Simpson This is not one of those spectacular before and afters — you know, the ones where you’re not even sure it’s the … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Decor, Organization, Salvage
Tagged closet rod, curtain rod
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Just Screwing Around
You two look good … open casket good. – Grandpa Simpson The Kev and I have a humongous supply of old fasteners. Many are leftovers from other projects, or older screws that we’ve removed and kept. Kev has a jar-based screw … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Decor, Repair & Maintenance, Salvage
Tagged vintage hardware
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Restoring Authentic Hardware
Police Chief Wiggum: Well, well, well, look who’s here. Master Detective Eliza Simpson and her easily amazed sidekick, Dr. Bartley. Bart: What’s this? A doorknob! Good show! – The Simpsons Some people shouldn’t be allowed to paint, including many of … Continue reading
Posted in Before & After, Repair & Maintenance, Salvage, Windows & Doors
Tagged hardware, house parts, stripping hardware, vintage hardware
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There’s Deck Screws in the Jar-O
It’s not just a store, Marge. It’s a MEGA STORE! Mega means good and store means thing. – Homer Simpson After doing a few DIY projects, you’ll probably find that you have a small collection of left-over screws, nails, assorted … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Food & Drink, Repair & Maintenance, Salvage
Tagged basement, fasteners, garage, Home Improvement Stores, screws
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