Wanamaker Restoration

     Sponsored by: Wanamaker Restoration, Champlain Valley Millworks, and Green Mountain Window Topic: Historic Wooden Window Restoration Place: 16 Kilburn Street (next to Conant Custom Brass), Burlington, VT Date: May 23, 2009 Time: 9AM-4PM Price: $70 members / $80 non-members Workshop Overview: Due to a dwindling amount of craftspeople with the skills to properly [...]

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Hisoric Windows

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“The house we are buying has some windows that are stained on the outside with what looks to be a fine spray of white.  I”m not sure if it’s paint or what it is.  Anyway, it is the original glass and how should I go about cleaning it?” Amanda   Hi again Amanda, and thanks [...]

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Stay tuned for a video on “How to restore and maintain old windows.” 

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Hi Amy & Ron:    The house we purchased was built in 1890.  I am wondering what to do with the basement as it is wet.  Is this a major concern?  Is the house going to crumble in on itself?  What are Vapor Barriers?  Would a Dehumidifier help?  We are going to extend the drains [...]

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