by Architectural Observer | Sep 8, 2019 | Blog, Observations
A Craftsman bungalow — built with a stucco exterior — is in the process of being clad in vinyl siding. In a presumed effort to facilitate the installation, all of the original stucco is being removed. Amazingly, the stucco had never been painted and...
by Architectural Observer | Sep 4, 2019 | Blog, Projects
I got an unexpected break yesterday when my chiropractor, after adjusting my back, forbade me from doing any ladder work right away. So, instead of working on the bay window, I explored the house a little bit more. The flash on my camera is working again (finally!)...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 26, 2019 | Blog, Projects
With the days getting shorter and the exterior trim on the house getting more weathered, we decided to tackle the most vulnerable features of the exterior before the weather changes. Jim is working primarily on the porch and I’m working primarily on the bay...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Projects
The goal of finding a house to restore which was both architecturally and historically interesting has been simmering in the background for some time now. Life has a way of distracting us from our goals (most recently getting involved with the renovation of someone...
by Architectural Observer | Aug 5, 2019 | Blog, Drag Queen Architecture
One of the most popular — and easiest — ways to “re-style” a house is through the use of paint. Countless Victorian-era houses, for example (formerly sporting multi-hued exteriors), were painted white beginning in the 1920’s in an effort...
