Many moons ago, nestled in the heart of a small rural town, there was an old, beloved craftsman’s house. Inside, the sound of the seemingly constant drip-drip-drip from a stubborn faucet punctuated the quiet harmony of surrounding woodlands. Sally, the current owner and a fervent DIY enthusiast, determined to tame the errant faucet, decided to …
Growing up in an old but well-loved Victorian homestead, you could say I’ve always appreciated the elegance of times gone by. Our grand kitchen, with its ornate woodwork and period-appropriate renovations, was my mother’s pride and joy. The focal point of this room was undoubtedly the large, porcelain kitchen sink. Such a feature might be …
Reflecting back on the extensive restoration journey of my first home, a 1950s mid-century marvel, I cannot forget the day I had to install the kitchen sink. The task, seemingly daunting for many DIY enthusiasts, turned out to be a perfect blend of historic preservation and modern convenience. The past meets the present in the …
Once upon a time, like many of the contemporary era, I resided in a snug studio apartment in a century-old building. As you’d expect from such a venerable property, it was chock full of antiquated character. Alongside my beloved clawfoot tub and an elaborate molding, was a vintage sink armed with an old, worrisome garbage …
Growing up in our rickety old family home, I was endowed with the wonderment of history – family history, architecture, and the tales embedded in sagging frames and warping floors. One recurring character in these tales was our whimsical but temperamental kitchen companion – a temperamental 1960’s garbage disposal. As a child, it was simply …
