A Cottage Built From Architectural Salvage + Smoothing Lumpy Plaster

True Tales From Old Houses

In today's episode, during listener Q&A, Stacy and Daniel answer a question about smoothing lumpy plaster in preparation for wallpaper.

Later, they welcome Kylie McKay. Kylie is turning a 1940s garage into a cottage that blends well with the rest of the houses in her historic neighborhood. She is using architectural salvage for all of the windows, doors, and finishes. Kylie talks about her favorite finds and the challenge of hiring contractors who know how to work with salvaged materials.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

• Travel to England with Stacy and Holiday Vacations in 2024 - Discover royal history, magnificent palaces, and England's beautiful countryside September 7-17.
• Plaster-Weld bonding agent
• FibaFuse - tapeless drywall repair
• Follow Kylie's project on Instagram

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