Harken back to the days of smoky speakeasy saloons, prohibition and Al Capone by adding a Speakeasy Grille or Grate to your front door or garden gate. These nostalgic pieces of…
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Larry Padgett, Author at Official Blog of Van Dyke's Restorers
The major design shows are now over and the blogs and analysis have begun, so I will give my take on interior design trends for 2019-2020. Keep in mind, I…
A rim lock is a surface mount lock that installs on the surface of a door and uses a latch that slides into the keeper on the door rim or…
A feature wall, or accent wall, draws the eye when you enter a room. The purpose of a feature wall is to create interest or personality to the space by…
You have decided to change the knobs and pulls on your kitchen or bathroom cabinets or furniture. Changing cabinet hardware is a great and inexpensive way to update the look. But…
Vintage trunks are a popular design element in today’s homes whether used strictly for decoration or a more functional purpose. These beautiful old pieces are much in demand and found…
The garden shed . . . it is no longer just for tools and lawn mowers . I recently read an article that stated a garden shed is a must-have…
Bathtubs have an interesting history My wife has a great love for claw foot tubs, while I have recently become intrigued by copper bathtubs. While researching the history of bathtubs,…
Urethane millwork is a great alternative to traditional wood millwork and a popular choice when restoring, remodeling or for new construction. Urethane millwork has the look of plaster or wood…
Have you ever wondered about the various design styles you hear the experts talk about on the television home restoration shows? What are the various architectural and furniture styles and…