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Thanks Jade - how do I adjust the weights? They look like solid rusty *something*, so I don't see myself cutting them There are smaller weights in the attic, but I hope to restore those too (they belong to the attic windows)...

I'll give a brief "hello" and "2 cents" here :) So Hello and welcome - thanks for the great (tease!) picture... As to your refinishing projects - have you discovered the beauty of shellac? If you are like most folks in homes built around 1900, shellac is probably the finish that you currently have t...

After fretting all winter that I would lose my zeal about fixing up my windows I am happy to report that I am back at it and as obsessive -er I mean- devoted as ever :wink: . For some background - I have standard single light double hung windows with their weight and pully system all still present. ...

Wow, wow, WOW! Stunning, very nice work! Thank you for sharing.

Looks beautiful - and inspiring! As for the swing, I don't know... A deep red popped into my mind right off the bat. But I know not of decrating

Choosing a paint color was one of the scariest decisions I have ever made ~ even harding than naming my children in some ways :wink: So I don't have any great input for you ~ I just *have* to comment on your lovely home! The tile on the fireplace is so pretty, and the lovely windows and nole post......

I love it! Wow, the "red' color on the sash *almost* makes me want to re-paint our shash It really is looking great, keep up the good work!

Doors, windows and porch posts - oh my! I have a message in to them, hoping to maybe score some glass for my window restorations... and if I am REALLY lucky, perhaps a replacement bedroom storm door..?

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Oooh, it is going to look so great!! The colors are going to add so much to the character ~ and it might just double in size Thanks for the update

We have no painted wood other than the picture rail in all rooms - upstairs, main floor, bedrooms, closets and kitchen... It is also shellac. The floors upstairs are maple and downstairs oak. As for the types of woodwork- we have doug-fur in the kitchen, pantry and upstairs while the dining room and...