Anyone know of an original cornice on a frame house?


Spring time will be new facade time, and I’m thinking about what style of cornice to use. The 1939/40 tax photo for my house is hard to make out. I’d like to check out some houses that still have their originals. Any suggestions much appreciated (incl vague ones if all you can remember are the block and maybe the color of house — I’m happy to do a walking tour).

Also, any advice from people who have done this? I’ve noticed that some people go for a more modern/blocky and less ornate style. How did you come to that decision, and are you pleased with the result?

Thanks all.

Categories: Facade
By reNO | 12/14/2007 11:48 AM | Comment

Non-penetrating varnish/sealer for marble mantel?


We’d like to protect the marble mantel in our apartment while we sublet it — worried about stains from coffee mugs set down on the mantel, etc. But we also like the bare/honed look it has currently, so want to use something that we can later strip off. Can anyone suggest a suitable product? Has anyone done this successfully?

Categories: Marble
By reNO | 11/30/2007 3:04 PM | Comment