Historic Preservationists' Secrets

Simple products -- soap, candles, bread -- work wonders in historic restoration.

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September 1, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

"Mr. Kronenberger has restored everything from outhouses to covered bridges to the homes of Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Nathan Hale, and P.T. Barnum. He notes that many simple techniques from the past are still in use today, such as using a broken piece of glass to shave off the fine "fuzz" on wood after it has been sanded. Or using vinegar to make cheap wood look expensive."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Preservationists raid the pantry

Wednesday, September 1, 2004 in The Christian Science Monitor

History / Preservation United States

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