I suspect that people used their living spaces very differently 125 years ago than they do now. My small and awkward living room (or “front room” as we call it here in Chicago) is evidence of this. It is quite narrow, which is common in a typical two- or three-flat layout here in Chicago, but […]
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Refurbishing an old frame for a large art print
If you frequent estate sales or flea markets, you might have seen empty antique frames – just the frames, with no glass or backing – and thought, gee, those are neat, but how am I supposed to use that? For my latest DIY project, I decided to use one of those old frames, and the […]
Dressing historic windows #2, Custom scalloped roller shades for a modern Victorian look
If you are trying to “dress” historic windows, which are often enormous or in non-standard sizes, you might have already learned that ready-made curtains, shades, and blinds that you can buy at the store are often not an option. You might also have learned that the options you do have are quite expensive. I’ve painstakingly […]
