How many of you have renovated 100 yr old houses?

I've been trying to gut and re-do my kids' bedroom for six months. Its do or die time now! Im having an ulnar release (surgery) on my arm Dec 23. So...I'm tired of every damn thing being held up! Im starting it on my own. 💪 Wish me luck and intestinal fortitude. 😱

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Heartlander · 80-89, M

Good luck!

And for a piece of advice: be careful when repainting or remodeling over old lead paint. Do a bit of research for a best "how to".

Lloorrii2 · 51-55, F

@Heartlander I'm taking this room down to the studs. Lol

Heartlander · 80-89, M

@Lloorrii2 Wow! That's ambitious. When we renovated our old house we discovered that old plaster included horse hair. Then they covered the plaster with a thick, canvas type cloth and painted over that.

The danger with lead paint (as I understand) is in inhaling the particles which may cause brain damage for children. So any kind of demolition can stir up dried chips.

Warnings were popular 20 years ago and less so now that there are fewer remaining old houses there is not as much attention.

Here is a link:

https://www.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family-lead-your-home-english