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By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:26:59 +0000

Readers - Want to leave a question? Go to the FAQ tab.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:35:39 +0000

hi maureen, this question is addressed in the FAQs: http://retrorenovation.com/tag/faq/

By: maureen barnet

maureen barnet — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:50:02 +0000

came upon your website by accident I happen to be looking for 2 3/4 ” pulls for my St.Charles cabinets your site was quite helpful. I am also looking for a source for the wheels on my draws and the nipple and spring closures for my cabinet doors. I would appreciate and help or direction that I can get. Thanks mightymojo

By: joyce's jane

joyce's jane — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:05:39 +0000

not sure where to ask this but does anyone have plans to build a boomerang shaped coffee table?

so glad that my aunt joyce has joined in. She knows so much about a lot of this kind of stuff.

we seem to have a lot of janes so i will call myself
joyce’s jane.

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:05:05 +0000

S.J., Consult with a pro.

By: S.J.

S.J. — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:53:50 +0000

I have a 1935 Tudor Cottage and we are uncovering the carpeted floors. For the most part we have old wooden floors that we believe are restore-able. We have run across some old brick-look vinyl flooring in the dining room that we plan to cover with new wood floors, but it extends too far into the living room and we need to cut it out. Why it’s like that, we don’t know. It’s weird that they extended it so far. It curves out into the living room and up to the front door…like an entry way that sent you into the dining area. The vinyl flooring is attached to some kind of backing that we can’t identify on top of plywood. We can pull it up, but are concerned that it may be an asbestos product. If we knew what year it was put down we might feel better about cutting it up and getting it out of here. I would sure feel better if I thought it was laid in the 80s. Any advice?

By: Mrs. Sweet Pea

Mrs. Sweet Pea — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:31:04 +0000

Hello! I just stumbled across your blog and I think I’m in love. I’m new to the retro/mid century/vintage living and I am constantly looking for new inspiration! I can’t wait to read more…

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:48:49 +0000

Welcome, Christine. Ahhh, but for the kitchens, bathrooms and alcoves of our past. What is your story now, C?

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:55:45 +0000

Pam -
Our 1949 Los Angeles suburb home was remodeled in the early 60’s. We had a new “built in” kitchen that opened into the new family room. We put in the aqua range, aqua double wall oven, aqua fridge AND the aqua Formica low bar with gold and white flecks!!! When we sold the house in 2006, we had the same aqua Formica bar – Mom and Dad had replaced all the appliances by then.
Aw, I wish I had all that in the home I have now. There is nothing like those old kitchens, bathrooms and built-in alcoves.
I remember going to the local Sears & Roebuck and just loving all the colorful kitchens and bathrooms they had set up in their different departments. I wanted the red bathroom. Of course, no way!
Thanks for your site!!
Christine

By: pam kueber

pam kueber — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:22:22 +0000

Hi Graham, those Colgate Classics still might be a bit too wide? These Butler Gum Microtips look like they might fit, too: http://www.toothbrushexpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TE&Product_Code=BG07&Category_Code=butlergum … and the Super Tips, too. http://www.toothbrushexpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TE&Product_Code=BG08&Category_Code=butlergum

Also, I meant to tell you: You really should be using an electric toothbrush. Seriously.