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The family room in Reg and KayC Pierce’s renovated circa 1720s farmhouse in Malvern. Since buying their first house in 1979, they have completed four renovations in two states.

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A couple experienced in renovations found their next project next door, and later moved into it.

By Kathryn Campbell, For The Inquirer

Posted 10/03/2008

The woods and winding creeks of Valley Forge National Historical Park run alongside a dreamy curve of Route 252 in Tredyffrin. This neighborhood at the edge of the sprawling park has been home to KayC and Reg Pierce and their three children since 2001. But the Pierces are an industrious couple with an unrelenting passion for rebuilding.

Your Place: Shellac-based primer can stop wood 'bleeding'

Top Dollar 10/03/2008: Homes with the highest selling prices in the region.

$4.15 Million 153 76th St. Avalon Cape May County Settlement date May 2 $3,750,000 202 Carter Dr. West Goshen
The Top 50 10/03/2008: Following are the top prices recorded with the city and counties June 16 to 20.
Top Pennsylvania Real Estate Transactions 10/03/2008: Following are some top prices recorded with the city and counties June 16-20.
Top New Jersey Real Estate Transactions 10/03/2008: Following are the top prices recorded with the counties June 16-20.

Top New Jersey Real Estate Transactions 09/26/2008

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Your Place: Shellac-based primer can stop wood 'bleeding' 10/10/2008: By Alan J. Heavens , Inquirer Real Estate Writer

Question: We had two pieces of trim replaced on either side of our front door because of rot at the bottom of one. (The other was changed so they would match). One new piece has an eight-inch section that exudes sap (I'm guessing) that is a brownish color, coming through the Kilz primer I applied. I called the place where the carpenter purchased the wood, and they didn't think that was a defect.
Cheat Sheet: Protecting the home from winter invaders 10/03/2008: By Alan J. Heavens , Inquirer Real Estate Writer

Just when you thought it was safe to put away the bug spray and open the windows, a new home invader has appeared to infest your autumn nest: the overwintering pest.
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