Beginner Level – Page 2 – Little Green Airstream

Restoring a Hensley Arrow Anti-Sway Hitch

February 23, 2017May 5, 20176 Comments

While the Airstream was in Vermont with my contractors, it was important to me that I get the most out of my construction schedule. To do that, I’d made a list of tasks I could do from home that didn’t require my having the trailer with me and made preparations in advance. As I shared in a recent post, one of the things I was able to do...

Refinishing Vintage Airstream Cabinetry (Part 1)

November 6, 2016November 16, 20162 Comments

One of my favorite maxims (attributed to branding entrepreneur Steve Stoute) is, “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can.” I’d anticipated that my trailer would be with a contractor for at least a month or two, while tasks were completed that are not part of my skill set. So, last Spring I’d removed some of the original woodwork, window screen frames, and...

Vintage Airstream Window Dressings (Pt. 1: Curtain Fabrication & Dry Fit)

June 20, 2016November 16, 20164 Comments

Back in January, I was able to source and purchase fabrics for the upholstery & curtains for the Little Green Airstream: Finding someone who specializes in making curtains for vintage Airstreams meant that they would better understand the idiosyncrasies of these trailers’ interior construction, meaning less guesswork and a greater likelihood that they’d turn out right the first time. But conversely, my experience with custom work is that...

Working with a Professional Airstream Restorer (Pt. 2 – Window Replacement)

May 10, 2016November 15, 20161 Comment

One of the most important aspects of managing a renovation project is to regularly & tactfully communicate with all the people who are working with you. This not only helps to ensure that the work happens in a timely fashion, but it keeps all of the parties on the same page about the scope and costs as they (often) change over time, and it puts your project back...