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Breathing New Life Into Old Homes

Ok, we can't actually take credit for the baby birds in a nest next to our access set up, but we have been diligent to cause no harm to the nest or cute birds.

We've been working on the cornice where we had to replace rotten boards and trim. And make sure we still have our downspouts in place.

We've also been installing shiny new brass sashlocks on windows. Things are coming together (like the sashes).

Sean and Cody are finally taking down some of our access for the cornice work we completed.

Progress at Hillary Baker House

When the rain traps us inside, the inside gets built into something awesome! Here you can see the framing we've been doing, from the beginnings of a new staircase with spots for a microwave, minifridge and oven underneath, to the wainscotting knee wall going up. We've also been chugging along with window restoration, and it is so nice to get sashes back in place. You can see the cute casement windows with super wide stools.  We have one window we built from scratch to take the spot of what used to be a 2nd back door - the brick masons built the wall back and we framed and trimmed in the window. We're also working on getting the historic mantles back in place. And some HVAC person left some modern art in our historic jobsite!

Warehouse work on windows and doors

Some of our restorations are better suited to be completed in our warehouse, like this door and sash from the Hillary Baker house. Our restorations to these features preserve their historic value as well as improve their practical value.

Rotten windows!

Ben has his work cut out for him. This window only came with about half the frame intact. He's begun the process of cutting away the rotten components. They will be replaced with fir and antique pine (salvaged from a nearby house that was to be demolished).