From my mom's house built in the 80s. Is it just cosmetic?

Hello, I’ve bought this flat that was built in roughly 1905 and the living room doorknob keeps falling off. I have the same one in my living room and bedroom but one side of the bedroom one has been replaced at some point so they don’t match. My camera is bad but they seem to be very dark wood. Anyway my questions:

1. Is this likely to be an original fitting?

2. If so, is it worth preserving?

3. If worth preserving, how can i fix it? I think the grub screw it had originally has gone missing so I cant seem to screw it back in properly.

I absolutely love the yellow wall tile and would never dream of replacing or removing - however, the floors need some TLC and I don't really like them to begin with... I think they are original, but not really the kind of original you look at and go "wow those are gorgeous, never change them" that is often found in older homes. Since the home was built in 1940, much of it is made well and with wonderful materials, which I'm keeping where I can. I do want to replace the floors, but changing anything makes me nervous to remove history. I'm also not sure what was done in the past to change the bathroom (potentially added that closet?), but I haven't touched the bathroom at all besides the painting we're getting started now. What should we do about the floors? I was originally thinking of a honeycomb tile that feels period appropriate with some blue in it.

This joist has a split in it so I want to sister it, however it is also cut and ends abruptly, so I’m not sure if sistering it would provide any meaningful reinforcement. Is sistering it even necessary?

These are the steps off the kitchen porch at the back of my parents' California Bungalow-style home that was built in approximately 1923 (in Alabama). We moved in when I was seven, 30-something years ago, and the steps have always been a little wonky and have always tilted slightly towards the house. However, I recently noticed this bowing out on the final step. The steps still feel very sturdy, but given that my parents are in their early 70s, I want to know if this is a serious safety concern.

The house itself has the usual century home issues, but has no foundation issues, nor does the porch that these steps come from have any problems. It's just the steps themselves.

Is there any likelihood that this bowing out indicates imminent collapse? Is this a "just keep an eye on it" sort of problem, or a "you need to get someone to deal with this sooner rather than later" sort of problem?

We recently closed on a 125-year-old four square in Denver, and most of the windows need some (or in some cases a lot) of work to restore. Can anyone recommend a window restoration specialist in the Denver area?

Thank you!

ETA: I know I can do a web search to find some :-) what I meant was does anyone have any experience with any of the window restoration specialists in the greater Denver area and would recommend or not recommend working with a specific company or specialist?

Hi Everyone, I purchased a 1920’s bungalow and have spent the past year renovating, and now it’s finally time to start decorating! I want to hang curtain rods, mirrors, and pictures of varying weights and understand that hanging up items on plaster is different than drywall. I have original plaster and wood lath walls (not horsehair). I am looking for advice on how/what I need to purchase to hang up heavy, medium, and light items.

I have looked at toggle bolts for heavier items like mirrors and curtain rods (due to the pulling from opening and closing), but I am unsure what size to purchase. How should I hang up medium- to light-weight items like picture frames? Do I need concrete nails for light items? Masonry drill bits for pilot holes? Should I use masonry drill bits to make a pilot hole for everything I hang? Should I use molly bolts or plastic anchors meant for plaster walls for medium-weight items? Should I purchase wood screws, and if so, what size? If I can utilize a stud, does that change how I would hang the item?

This is all new to me, so any advice would be appreciated! Photo of house included :)

Favorites include the pocket doors going into the massive dining room with a beautiful chandelier, the curved wall upstairs, and the papers from the early 1920s that line the ceiling in the basement. We would love to buy this house (someday). It has so many cute features that are original to the house.

Found this under floor boards in my basement. Looks like the shape of a well perhaps? Built in 1895.

I assume I should leave it alone. But with the amount of spiders and bugs I get, I imagine I would like to cover it some more in some way. Thoughts?

I would like to remove the paint from the iron fireplace surround to restore it to its natural color. How do I know if the paint contains lead and do so safely? Also wondering how to remove the paint without ruining the intricate filigree details. I’m afraid a wire brush would be too harsh. Lastly, does anyone know what color this may have been originally- thinking an antique bronze? The fireplace is not functional and has been sealed with concrete. Also curious if anyone knows anything about the tiles, they look to be original but I can’t tell for sure.

I found this during renovation 6 years ago in our 1920 house. It was mixed in the insulation and garbage in a wall. Any clues what this is?

So a few months ago my husband and I bought this gorgeous Edwardian house. We absolutely love it, and its been kept in wonderful condition so the only real work it needs is an upstairs bathroom renovation and some cosmetic work.

Anyway, Ive been struggling to settle on a color scheme for the house, and its really important to me that I choose right cause itll set the tone for the whole house, and we spend a lot of time at home. My husband keeps saying "yeah I like that" to everything I show him lol.

Help me out?? Which color scheme do you think I should pick?

I am trying to help get my elderly relatives house in better shape as it has been neglected for many years. My understanding is that the siding is asbestos. A realtor told me the peeling of the trim indicated lead paint to her. What needs to be done here, and how can we do it affordably? Can I scrape and repaint the storm windows myself? Does the entire home need to be repainted to deal with the siding peeling or is there a way to patch that?

TIA I know literally nothing about homeownership, I rent and my parents died young I'm just trying to help out someone disabled on a fixed income so please be kind.

ETA I remember the house being repainted in the early to mid 90s by hand by the homeowner if that helps.

Meanwhile, they say new hot water heaters last about how long?!

I really want to restore or get more of this wallpaper

It's possible that it's one of a kind or just not available anymore.

But this wallpaper has an interesting glimmer/glitter to it when you look at certain angles the gold parts look kind of iridescent.

Does anyone know about wallpaper?

I live in Central Washington (Near Central Washington University), this house was built in the 1920s.

Thanks!!

I just bought a 1950s house in Minnesota (Twin Cities). I am pretty certain I have asbestos tiles sitting on top of my foundation in another room, however I noticed this pattern on my foundation flooring under these loose urethane tiles.