This Craftsman Bungalow near Portland, Oregon, retained unpainted Douglas fir woodwork in the main rooms; original leaded-glass windows with beveled diamond panes still cast artful shadows. A frieze for wallpaper topped the high dining-room wainscoting. The kitchen, however, needed help. Its electric range, dated laminate countertops, worn vinyl flooring, and tip-out lower cabinets stood in stark contrast to the beautiful craftsmanship in the rest of the house. The homeowner restores vintage cars and also teaches woodworking. He decided to undertake restoration himself.
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Fancy Painted Floors
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And Now, The Kitchen
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new KITCHEN for an old house
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right ON!
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reclaiming the attic
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displaying collections ARRANGE TO INSPIRE
Ideas, inspiration, and tidbits on the beautiful and safe arrangement and display of collectibles both traditional and eccentric.
A Home Full of Character
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A Furnished Bath
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OREGON PINOT NOIR
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PORTLAND OREGON
Portland is the largest city in Oregon, with a population of over 600 thousand. Downtown Portland has beautiful waterfronts, and the bridges and its views lend to the incredible landscape.
PORTLAND HARBOR
If you are in love with the water as much as I am, you will love Maine. There is a certain calmness that comes over you when you visit Maine. It truly is a stress reliever. Planning a wedding can become very stressful because of all the moving parts involved.
SCIENTISTS EXPAND STUDY ON AIR QUALITY IMPACT ON HEALTH
Scientists at the Oregon Institute of Technology were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the federal government that could result in research that improves health outcomes in Southern Oregon due to wildfire smoke.
Break Out Your Boots
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A Grower Of Wine
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America's Nuclear Reluctance
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