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Pullman Revolving Seat Bed Davenport

We took a couple of days off recently and had intended to work around the house.  Intended to…

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We took a couple of days off recently and had intended to work around the house.  Intended to…

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It’s finally here!! Sound the alarm!

After a couple of years, it was time for the new old stove to come upstairs and earn it’s keep.

Dennis called his buddy Rob (who has helped us move the old Tappan upstairs, helped hang the upper butler’s pantry cupboards and more) and up the Grand came and back down the Tappan went. Of course, it was the hottest, stickiest day we’ve had in a while. Just perfect for moving big heavy appliances.

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After a couple of years, it was time for the new old stove to come upstairs and earn it’s keep.

Dennis called his buddy Rob (who has helped us move the old Tappan upstairs, helped hang the upper butler’s pantry cupboards and more) and up the Grand came and back down the Tappan went. Of course, it was the hottest, stickiest day we’ve had in a while. Just perfect for moving big heavy appliances.

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Restoring the pantry – Part 3

Moving on…. if you missed part 1 and part 2 of this exciting adventure, see “Kitchen Reno – part 1″ here and then here.

So we determined we would go with the unfitted kitchen.  It was more in keeping with the era of the house and kinder to our budget.  We had the basic components.  Next up?   A little research for me.  Demolition for Dennis.

Demo ManNo doubt about it, he loves this stuff.

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Moving on…. if you missed part 1 and part 2 of this exciting adventure, see “Kitchen Reno – part 1″ here and then here.

So we determined we would go with the unfitted kitchen.  It was more in keeping with the era of the house and kinder to our budget.  We had the basic components.  Next up?   A little research for me.  Demolition for Dennis.

Demo ManNo doubt about it, he loves this stuff.

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Need some help with vintage stove parts

Hey guys, I really need some assistance on getting some vintage stove parts or having them recreated.

Specifically, I am looking for replacement ivory colored bakelite handles similar to the ones shown here:

Oven Handles

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Hey guys, I really need some assistance on getting some vintage stove parts or having them recreated.

Specifically, I am looking for replacement ivory colored bakelite handles similar to the ones shown here:

Oven Handles

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Beaded Fruit

Does anyone know where I can find vintage beaded fruit?  Not the crappy stuff they sell now that looses half it’s “beading” when you pick it up, but good quality repros or authentic stuff?

Any help would be appreciated.