Welcome again to Saturday Morning Home Repair blogging, where we talk about fixing houses and the things in them that are supposed to work for us. An ad hoc cadre of building professionals and gifted amateurs attempt to answer questions that arise from readers, and offer encouragement and advice for those inclined to do things for themselves, if they can. We all do a lot of things, collectively, and can probably help out with insights from our vast experience. Or sometimes, we just gab.
Ceiling done. Walls get a second coat this morning. Painting is not really “my thing” but am getting it done. We are looking at getting shutters and the old red oak floor refinished. After 70 years the floor has some damage but even if ‘worn’ it will look nicer with a new finish. Then a new couch and chairs and…