Pimp my ceiling! The prior owner had 4 parrots and I want to ditch the fowl acoustical tile in my living room. Is there any source for pressed tin (or a reasonable fake) or wainscot that won't leave me squalking? [more inside]
posted by iiniisfree on Sep 2, 2009 - 9 answers

RenovationFilter: I'm attempting to buy a registered historic home. The bank might require some repairs which, if required and done, could coincide with other renovation that may or may not affect the historic designation (roofing/ windows etc). What resources or advice might inform my decisions? [more inside]
posted by iiniisfree on Jun 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I find historical data of which were the most popular or most visited web sites around a particular time in the past? Looking specifically for April, 2007. [more inside]
posted by procrastination on Jun 8, 2009 - 3 answers

has scotland finally featured as a country in drop down menus ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity on Mar 2, 2009 - 8 answers

Can you ID this wonderful vintage photo? [more inside]
posted by taz on Dec 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Where can I find an cool old house to move onto a lot? [more inside]
posted by abirae on Nov 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I buy books of historic postcards of Toronto and/or Canada? [more inside]
posted by randomination on Jun 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Please help me find awesome online diaries! No, not blogs, diaries. [more inside]
posted by kalimac on Jun 4, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some other examples of using 'an' in front of a non-vowel like some do with 'an historic...'? [more inside]
posted by afx114 on Feb 22, 2008 - 40 answers

It's hot in my bedroom ... and not for the right reasons. Help me cool it off. [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Aug 10, 2007 - 12 answers

I have a 1964 (and a half) Mustang. The only problem is that it has not run since 1981. It has been on blocks in the garage. How much would it cost me to get it on the road again? [more inside]
posted by thetenthstory on Jun 26, 2007 - 9 answers

How and where do I do online promotion my neighborhood's historic home tour quickly and on the cheap? (In Phoenix, AZ) [more inside]
posted by cowmix on Mar 17, 2007 - 5 answers

Boston this weekend. Things to do for two different people. Suggestions please! [more inside]
posted by ClanvidHorse on Oct 12, 2006 - 13 answers

Approximately when was this photo taken, and for what purpose? [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte on Sep 24, 2006 - 7 answers

For a late June, post-wedding escape from L.A., my groom and I would like to find an off-the-beaten-path town/hotel. Our requirements must be odd, of which [more inside]
posted by Scram on May 20, 2006 - 16 answers