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How to renovate during a recession? Open thread

pink bathroom with recessed metal magazine rack

Persevere over pressure to part with your practical pedestals

Open thread: What would you like to see at Retro Renovation this year?

drexel profile sofa

Drexel Profile upholstered furniture from 1959-1960

A boyhood jar of nails…and racy S&P shakers – Ellyn’s entries

Found Objects… Found Art contest: Get your entries in by Sunday

Vintage license plate – Stephen’s entry

Tiny porcelain animals – Rachel’s contest entry

Hot antiques and collectibles for 2009 – an interview with Mitzi

Original house plan and manuals – Susan’s entry

1955 time capsule ranch bungalow in St. Louis – frozen in time

1967 GE range user manual – Elizabeth’s entry

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