Daily Texan: Sharpest Tools in The Shed
“The body becomes a tool in one way or another,” said Shane Shannon as he chips away a layer of caulk on a late-1800s window. “I may have a hammer in my pouch, but I find myslf using my hand instead.”
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2010-2011 Historical Projects Round-Up
We have been privileged to work on the following museums and historic buildings in the past year: Neill-Cochran House Museum, French Legation, J.B. Wells House, Elisabet Ney Museum and the Covert House in Hyde Park.
Comal County Courthouse Project
“We are currently restoring and replicating all of the wood windows in the Comal County Court House, built in 1898 by famed architect J. Riely Gordon. We are honored to be working on this project.”
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American Craft Magazine: Restoration Values
“A decade ago, John Hindman couldn't buy the windows and doors needed to restore vintage homes; he had to make them. Today, his devotion to traditional methods and materials has culminated in an ingenious handcrafted ‘bungalito.’ Why do people love old houses? Maybe it’s because they remind us of some long–ago, long–lost home. Maybe it’s their quirky character. It’s certainly not because they're any less expensive or easier to maintain than new houses.”
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EAST Interview: Keeping it Old School with Red River Restorations
“When I first moved to Austin, I moved into a three story, seven bedroom Victorian just north of West Campus that had been built in the 1890s. I described to to friends back home as a cross between the Real World house and the Paper Street house from Fight Club. My bedroom, on the third floor, had been dubbed the “Tree House Room” after the alcove walled in by large, prominent windows.” Read More.
Texas Monthly, Nov 2010: Handcrafted for Your Home
“Red River Restorations’ “bungalito” is perfect for your backyard yoga retreat or home office. It’s just a part of the Austin company's custom-designed and handcrafted woodwork that includes vintage-styled doors, screen doors, wood window screens and more.” Read More.
Society Garlic: Rain Gauge and Window Screens Finally Get a Workout
“A month ago, I really didn't imagine we'd ever see a day like today until maybe November. But I was SO wrong: it's 65 degrees (F) right now and has rained 3 inches in central Austin in the past 15 hours! We finally had custom wood window screens constructed and installed a month ago but haven't had a chance to air out the house and enjoy them until today. The talented John Hindman of Red River Restorations made them out of cypress and aluminum and did a great job!” Read More.