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WEBMay 15, 2020 · It had several old amenities (smokehouses, chicken coops, freezing area, etc). In the basement there is a very old support beam (1ft x 1ft) that was actually carved by an ax. Richard Breaks Sr. (whose sons were of said to built the house) was verified to of built a sizable house with several amenities around 1860.
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Installing vinyl siding on old house - OHW
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To run away screaming? An ancient half timber house - OHW
WEBJan 25, 2011 · The first half of the house was apparently constructed in the 1600s, and it has been on the cadastral plans since the French Revolution in 1789. The second, bigger part of the house is most likely late 1800s, early 1900s. The house is built on a slightly sloping plot (approx. 15 degrees), the bottom of which is a small river.
"New House" people buying old houses (rant) - Page 4 - OHW
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Dating my home/type - OHW
WEBSep 24, 2007 · Questions and answers relating to houses built in the 1800s and before.
Broken hearted to see former house wrecked by new owners
WEBApr 5, 2012 · I walked the dog past the front of their house a few weeks ago and saw that the bulbs from her previous cottage garden are now growing smack in the middle of their new only lawn front yard. I imagined that the nice old owner was smiling in her grave knowing that plantings would continue to pop up here and there around the yard. Lol!
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WEBFireplaces and chimneys play a part in 42 percent of all home-heating fires, so take care before lighting the logs--you don't want your old house to become a statistic! 5 Tips for Fireplace Safety You can enjoy the crackling sound and delightful warmth of your fire and stay safe at the same time.
Old Floors and How to Seal - OHW
WEBMar 29, 2007 · My wife and I have a question on the filling of gaps and sealing of old plank floors. Our concern is in the kitchen area. The previous owners filled the gaps with something akin to putty or wood filler. The fillers current state is one of deterioration and, in many cases, non-existent. In the kitchen area our concern is to keep the area clean.