Hi Pam,
In case it’s not on your radar yet, I thought I’d share a tip on a great new retro style fridge we just bought from HD. It’s a Caloric. it looks like a North American answer to the Smeg, but roomier inside, which sealed the deal for us. Some things I like about it are the gorgeous streamline Art Deco chrome handles, the nifty rounded top and the magnetic sides, which keep the fridge magnet creep under control and the front tidy. The price is better than some retro styles. It’s counter depth, which makes me very very happy. I opted for the Onyx, which is a subtle glittery gunmetal. It looks like stainless, but with no fingermarks (yay!). It’s quite tall, so we had to remove the small kitchen cabinet that was over the old fridge. No big deal. If they had aqua or jadeite as a color choice, it would have been absolute perfection, but overall, I’m thrilled with it.
I am looking for a Emerson Pyrne Blo-fan model 210 wall switch and motor. Not sure if I can rebuild the motor I have or not, but for sure I need the multi-speed switch. Its from 1955. Any ideas?
I am in love with the original linoleum that came with the 1972 trailer (not to mention the avocado bathroom ceramic.) I would like to send you a photo. Can you email me a link?
There’s a contact box at the bottom of the page. Connect and I can give you the email address. Note, though, that all our research on flooring is in the Kitchen Help/Flooring subcategory here — https://retrorenovation.com/category/kitchen/flooring/
And: Be aware that the materials used in our old homes, trailers included, may contain hazardous material – get with your own professional to assess what you are working with so that you can make your own informed decision. For more info >> https://retrorenovation.com/renovate-safe/
Hi there,
My mother is trying to recreate a look from her parent’s backyard, and they had a lamppost very similar to the P5419, but the supports holding the “hat” to the lamp were ornate, not just straight skinny supports. Does anyone know what style this is? Would love to find this for her.
Thanks 🙂
Hello,
I have a 1973 Admiral electric stove (with lower & upper ovens + 4 burners). The lower oven quit working and the problem is either with the selector switch or the rheostat temp setter. Can such parts be restored, or is there some source for these parts? The Model #:
DEC-3028-HG359. (This number is absolutely correct.)
Thanks.
I recently purchased a heaping box lot of vintage wallpaper from an estate sale . To my surprised I found 5 panels of a James Seeman golden wall mural . The instructions say Ko-Bai , but written on the edges of the numbered panels are “Sakai Block ” James Seeman Studios 1957 . This thing is huge ! lol Where can I find information on it or James Seeman .
Love your site! I have the mack daddy of all pink bathrooms – two rooms of pink – wall tile, floor tile, sinks, toilet, tub…all glorious venetian pink. But – I am looking for the towel bars that rest between the ceramic (pink) ends on the wall. They are made of wood and circumference is square, I think, and covered with some kind of slick off white tape kind of material. Any idea where I can find a match? I found some clear plastic ones at an old hardware store but they are too small in diameter and clear. Please advise. Thanks
My mom has bought new appliances for her 1966 ranch house since she believes that’s what renters want. I’m trying to salvage her still working gas Wedgewood single oven (with broiler drawer below) since it still works perfectly. Would appreciate ideas on where to best post this item to see if there’s any demand. Many thanks for your suggestions.
Love your site, lots of great inspiration!
We are restoring a 70’s condo kitchen and had Armstrong Standard Excelon Imperial Texture VCT installed. Background color was Carnival White (white with streaks of primary colors), and then randomly used 6 other colors of tiles (Lemon Lick, Tyrian Purple, Marina Blue, Cherry Red, Pumpkin Orange and Sea Green).
I removed some old sheet metal cabinets from an old house. The base has an enamel top with built in sink. I cannot find a manufacture’s label but the sink has a date and some numbers spray painted on the base, 4968 followed by a date 2/4/54 and KMP526-6.
How can I find the manufacture’s name and possible value to these cabinets?
Hi Pam,
I have been trying to find the article in which you covered reflective address/name plaques – they still make them. I can’t seem to find it and would be pleased as punch if you could direct me to it.
Thank you much!
SD Amy
I took it down because I received notes from several readers saying that the communication was not good. That is they sent their money and order and did not hear back for months and months and the company’s phone message box was full so they could not connect. Subsequently, I did hear that readers received their plaques after a long delay (like, 6 months). Even so, I am not sure I will repost the story. I’ll think about it.
We have windows that are like casement windows but are in three sections horizontally so they crank out. I need to replace them as they are not efficient but do hot want the look of sash windows – I want a more original mid century look and am not sure that sash windows would look right. My windows are 40″X50″. Any suggestions?
Pam….
Maybe you can help? R.E. Nutone Bathroom Ceiling Fan! Is there any way to get just the knob that goes over the metal piece that comes out of the wall, to turn on the fan/ timer? It has a mini vise grip on it now!!!
The house was built in 1947…but the fans may have been put in in the 60’s!
looking for a Mansfield elongated toilet in French Chiffon or another brand elongated in color similar to Mansfield’s French Chiffon
Greg, we do not sell anything here. See our toilet research in Bathroom Help / Toilets subcategory
Hi Pam,
In case it’s not on your radar yet, I thought I’d share a tip on a great new retro style fridge we just bought from HD. It’s a Caloric. it looks like a North American answer to the Smeg, but roomier inside, which sealed the deal for us. Some things I like about it are the gorgeous streamline Art Deco chrome handles, the nifty rounded top and the magnetic sides, which keep the fridge magnet creep under control and the front tidy. The price is better than some retro styles. It’s counter depth, which makes me very very happy. I opted for the Onyx, which is a subtle glittery gunmetal. It looks like stainless, but with no fingermarks (yay!). It’s quite tall, so we had to remove the small kitchen cabinet that was over the old fridge. No big deal. If they had aqua or jadeite as a color choice, it would have been absolute perfection, but overall, I’m thrilled with it.
Thanks, Karin, I will take a look!
I seen some wallpaper on website flowered with your name where can I see the wallpaper
Not sure. We have lots of wallpaper stories. See our subcategory Decorate/Wallpaper.
I’m looking for replacement the double steel tube table leg tips any ideas where to find,,,,rubber or plastic ?
I do not know for sure, but you can try these companies: https://retrorenovation.com/2014/01/31/table-leg-metal-feet-ferrules-sabot/
I am looking for a Emerson Pyrne Blo-fan model 210 wall switch and motor. Not sure if I can rebuild the motor I have or not, but for sure I need the multi-speed switch. Its from 1955. Any ideas?
John, I am not an expert on this and this is not a fixit site. On questions like this, try to find professionals who can advise. Good luck.
I am in love with the original linoleum that came with the 1972 trailer (not to mention the avocado bathroom ceramic.) I would like to send you a photo. Can you email me a link?
There’s a contact box at the bottom of the page. Connect and I can give you the email address. Note, though, that all our research on flooring is in the Kitchen Help/Flooring subcategory here — https://retrorenovation.com/category/kitchen/flooring/
And: Be aware that the materials used in our old homes, trailers included, may contain hazardous material – get with your own professional to assess what you are working with so that you can make your own informed decision. For more info >> https://retrorenovation.com/renovate-safe/
Hi there,
My mother is trying to recreate a look from her parent’s backyard, and they had a lamppost very similar to the P5419, but the supports holding the “hat” to the lamp were ornate, not just straight skinny supports. Does anyone know what style this is? Would love to find this for her.
Thanks 🙂
Hi Jenny, I don’t know the answer to this…
Trying to find a Kohler New Orleans blue Farmington bathroom sink or a New Orleans Blue undermount bathroom sink. Any ideas?
See all our research in Bathroom Help / Sinks.
Hello,
I have a 1973 Admiral electric stove (with lower & upper ovens + 4 burners). The lower oven quit working and the problem is either with the selector switch or the rheostat temp setter. Can such parts be restored, or is there some source for these parts? The Model #:
DEC-3028-HG359. (This number is absolutely correct.)
Thanks.
Dale
See our Kitchen Help/Appliances subcategory — story on where to potentially find help is right at the top.
Greetings ,
I recently purchased a heaping box lot of vintage wallpaper from an estate sale . To my surprised I found 5 panels of a James Seeman golden wall mural . The instructions say Ko-Bai , but written on the edges of the numbered panels are “Sakai Block ” James Seeman Studios 1957 . This thing is huge ! lol Where can I find information on it or James Seeman .
Thanks !
Hi Chrissie, congrats! Alas, I don’t know where you can find more info on James Seeman.
Love your site! I have the mack daddy of all pink bathrooms – two rooms of pink – wall tile, floor tile, sinks, toilet, tub…all glorious venetian pink. But – I am looking for the towel bars that rest between the ceramic (pink) ends on the wall. They are made of wood and circumference is square, I think, and covered with some kind of slick off white tape kind of material. Any idea where I can find a match? I found some clear plastic ones at an old hardware store but they are too small in diameter and clear. Please advise. Thanks
My housekeeper dropped something in my vintage enamel sink and chipped it. Any repair resource or product I can patch with?
My mom has bought new appliances for her 1966 ranch house since she believes that’s what renters want. I’m trying to salvage her still working gas Wedgewood single oven (with broiler drawer below) since it still works perfectly. Would appreciate ideas on where to best post this item to see if there’s any demand. Many thanks for your suggestions.
Hi Sandra, I think that the most common place to post these is craigslist. Good luck.
Love your site, lots of great inspiration!
We are restoring a 70’s condo kitchen and had Armstrong Standard Excelon Imperial Texture VCT installed. Background color was Carnival White (white with streaks of primary colors), and then randomly used 6 other colors of tiles (Lemon Lick, Tyrian Purple, Marina Blue, Cherry Red, Pumpkin Orange and Sea Green).
I removed some old sheet metal cabinets from an old house. The base has an enamel top with built in sink. I cannot find a manufacture’s label but the sink has a date and some numbers spray painted on the base, 4968 followed by a date 2/4/54 and KMP526-6.
How can I find the manufacture’s name and possible value to these cabinets?
I don’t know how to decipher such codes. Also, I don’t do valuations here.
Hi, Looking for hinge hardware or door for Youngstown Diana style cabinet. This is a double sink unit. Help!!!
no known new source, ya gotta scavenge
Hi Pam,
I have been trying to find the article in which you covered reflective address/name plaques – they still make them. I can’t seem to find it and would be pleased as punch if you could direct me to it.
Thank you much!
SD Amy
I took it down because I received notes from several readers saying that the communication was not good. That is they sent their money and order and did not hear back for months and months and the company’s phone message box was full so they could not connect. Subsequently, I did hear that readers received their plaques after a long delay (like, 6 months). Even so, I am not sure I will repost the story. I’ll think about it.
Thank you for the speedy reply and glad to know that I wasn’t just losing my mind 🙂
Note, I just reposted it. https://retrorenovation.com/2014/12/02/midcentury-house-plaques-name-address/
We have windows that are like casement windows but are in three sections horizontally so they crank out. I need to replace them as they are not efficient but do hot want the look of sash windows – I want a more original mid century look and am not sure that sash windows would look right. My windows are 40″X50″. Any suggestions?
Pam….
Maybe you can help? R.E. Nutone Bathroom Ceiling Fan! Is there any way to get just the knob that goes over the metal piece that comes out of the wall, to turn on the fan/ timer? It has a mini vise grip on it now!!!
The house was built in 1947…but the fans may have been put in in the 60’s!
Char, I am not an expert. Consult with a pro.