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Hollywood's favorite character actor, Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers, Beverly Hills Cop), has a secret life. He's been quietly buying neglected old homes and buildings, and restoring them into eye-catching masterpieces. Each episode of The Bronson Pinchot Project finds Bronson and his crew of local contractors renovating another room at one of his properties in Harford, PA. Bronson Pinchot is a hands-on renovator with the skills of a contractor and the eye of a top designer. Rural Harford becomes the backdrop for a unique mix of reality TV and home improvement.
Most likely, your house is older than you. But how old? In order to throw yourself and your home a proper shindig, you first need to do a little digging. Following are a few tips on how to best uncover your home's true age from Demetra Aposporos of Old House Journal and Patricia Poore of Old House Interiors.
When asked to be a guest blogger for Rejuvenation, my thoughts immediately went to what Rejuvenation is known for: distinct period lighting, and how lighting connects with color. Lighting and wall color are the two most powerful tools homeowners can use to inform the time period and character of a room or home.
I’ve spoken before about the trouble you can get in to when you work with old stuff. When you sell antiques, it’s hard not to take everything home with you. This month my object of fixation has been this fantastic map of Portland. It’s just beautiful, and practical, too — I got visions of giving ...
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