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Thanks to everyone for the staircase enthusiasm! Here’s my favorite view.

Our staircase is finished! More befores and afters in stories, and all the process shots are saved in highlights. Thanks for all the IG cheerleading throughout this project - it was super fun to share! 💗 #chicagobungalow #myonepiece

It will be a few weeks before this project is fully finished, but here are some progress shots! #chicagobungalow

Here’s the state of the staircase after 7 workdays. In the homestretch, but several more days of work left to do. These guys are earning their money, for sure. And now I must confess something shameful: those blotches on the lower newel post and fascia are because of a stripper I used. Peel Away darkens wood. I’m hopeful we can find a solution. Let this be a cautionary DIY tale! 😬😥

Progress shots from today’s work. More in stories!

After 2 years of lurching progress on our 1913 bungalow’s staircase, I’ve decided to throw in the towel (and the heat gun, chemicals, sander, etc.) and bring in the professionals for this restoration job. I learned about Peter’s Wood Refinishing company from @chicagobungalow - they start tomorrow! More details in stories and on my blog - link in profile. #chicagobungalow

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Posted on May 2, 2010March 27, 2011Author MartiCategories EtcTags blogging

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