What was life like in 1917?
It would vary a lot depending on where you lived, what your social class was, how much money you had etc. In 1917, most people who could afford it had servants, they were still regarded as a necessity rather than a luxury, even a family on a very modest income might be able to employ a maid-of-all-work. There was electricity and indoor plumbing, Read the rest of this entry »
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Serious question about copper turning black in my home?
Please only answer the question with intelligent suggestions. In my rental farm house the basement copper pipes the have a layer of black on them. The silver sink faucets, etc in the bathrooms also display the same problem. The faucets and pipes can be cleaned with a cleaning solution but the black returns in Read the rest of this entry »
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With ever increasing popularity of home improvement television shows more and more people find themselves redesigning their kitchens. Trendy sinks at the moment happen to be apron sinks, or more traditionally what are known as farmhouse sinks. These sinks are actually widely used throughout country style kitchens, however they have recently increased in this area Read the rest of this entry »
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Will an apron front sink (also called farmhouse) look out of place in a traditional kitchen?
We will begin construction on a house in Tennessee in March of 2006. I like the idea of an apron front sink but am very hesitant since they are usually used in a country style house (our style is traditional). I prefer a white “fireclay” sink, but I know there are many different Read the rest of this entry »
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The farmhouse kitchen sinks (a.k.a. apron sinks) will definitely complete the look of your county-style kitchen. The traditional and rustic feature of these sinks literally takes you back to the past at around 19th Century. Through the years, the modern farmhouse kitchen sinks are now made from the latest and more durable materials.
Normally, traditional farmhouse Read the rest of this entry »
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Different manufacturers have tried to merge design themes to come up with a genius style or design for their homes. An example of this design is an apron front sink. According to several sources, this design came from a rustic design but is added with a modern twist. The good thing about this design is that they will look very unique once they have been installed Read the rest of this entry »
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These days, people are already on the lookout for the best items that they can use to decorate their homes. This is because interior designing have already been given emphasis by the world of fashion through the years. This is where an apron front kitchen sink can be useful for consumers. Most of the time, the first thing that will come in a person’s mind upon hearing Read the rest of this entry »
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