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History of Wood Mantles

Throughout history, wood mantles have been an integral part of interior design. From the ancient Egyptians to Renaissance Europe, they were a staple in homes... Read More

Eco-Strip’s Commitment to Historic Restoration

Catherine Brooks, owner of Eco-Strip, loves her home town, Chestertown, MD founded in 1706. She often walks its historic streets looking up at the unique... Read More

The History Of Glass Windows

Many of us are interested in restoring old windows. But how many of us know the fascinating journey of glass windows through time? Although most... Read More

Tis The Season! Old House Winterizing Is Upon Us!

Do you live in one of those gorgeous vintage homes?  Old homes have that unique charm that makes them so special to us, to those... Read More

Planning for Summer Paint Stripping Projects on Your Old Home

Now that it’s warm, it’s time to get outside and begin those home improvement projects you’ve been putting off all winter. Most of us need... Read More

Don’t Be Tempted By Speedheater Knock-Offs

Designed by a Swedish inventor in the 1990s and manufactured in Sweden, the first Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover was released in the United States in... Read More

Customer Story: Surviving a House Fire and Flooding

Eco-Strip customer Lisa Rock and her Speedheater™ Cobra survived a restorer’s worst nightmare:  a house fire. Her experience is quite a story: “Three months ago I lost... Read More

Why Restore Not Replace Your Old Windows

A three-person crew installs a replacement window and frame. People mistakenly believe that replacing old windows is better than restoring them. This is exactly what... Read More

Go Hands Free With Your Speedheater™1100

Speedheater™ Infrared Paint Removers If you are a fan of Infrared Paint Removers, then you probably know all about the UL-listed Speedheater™ 1100 for large paint removal... Read More

GUEST BLOG: Why Bother Fixing Antique Windows?

This blog is written by our guest, Chris Hewett, from his private Facebook Group, MyOldHouseFix. Chris’ summaries of complex home restorations topics and his links to... Read More

How to Use Speedheater™ Infrared Technology for Paint Removal

Most homeowners and professional painters know that paint removal can be a laborious but often necessary step in home improvement and restoration projects. In addition... Read More

A Letter from Eco-Strip

  April 3, 2020 Letter from: Catherine Brooks, President WHERE ARE WE? We are all experiencing changes right now which we never anticipated: how we... Read More