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Old 11-19-2014, 11:44 AM
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Default Starting over with my memorabilia room...any tips?

We're having dual pane windows installed next month. This presents both a dilemma and an opportunity.

My room has been in the same formation for about 3 years now...and I've acquired a lot of junk along the way. Lots of tacked-up, unframed items, etc.

I'm looking for some good ideas on a number of fronts. Funds are limited to do much in the way of a remodel outside of taking everything down to paint - since most of it has to come down for the window work anyway.

I'm looking for affordable framing options and really some basic advice from anyone who's had to do something like this in the past. How did you "start over?"

Any tips or advice would be a huge help.
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Old 11-19-2014, 11:55 AM
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Hi John,

This is a great opportunity for you. Here is a link to me starting from scratch and the steps I took. Have fun

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=116487

I suggest you start with:

-color choice
-What are the key pieces from your collection that must be featured? Then fill in around them
-what doesn't make the cut for inclusion?
-shelving/cases/where can I make the best use of space
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If you can buy some frames for half price from Hobby Lobby one week, then take them back the next week when they do custom framing for half off, you can get some great frame jobs done at a very affordable price. They usually go back and forth on those 2 every other week. You play your cards right you'll do just fine.
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Old 11-20-2014, 01:30 PM
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I started over in 2010 (we moved). The best thing I did was put plywood (OSB actually) on all the walls before sheetrock. 3/8" OSB is dirt cheap $6-8 per sheet. With OSB on the walls, I can run a screw anywhere and hit solid wood . Everything black in my room is from Ikea - maybe not suitable for pre-war collections but mine is more current. Ikea provided the bookcases (adapted to hang bats), ledges, chairs and flat file drawer units. It's nice to start over....you can have a plan.
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Old 11-20-2014, 01:33 PM
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One thing I forgot about frames.....I often to used to buy complete "art" at a place like Target and throw away the "art," leaving me with a frame, mat and glass at a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere.
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Old 11-20-2014, 02:06 PM
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All makes sense, Rob... good stuff!

But how do you explain the presence of the Pirates Hat?
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Very nice. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 11-20-2014, 02:35 PM
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All makes sense, Rob... good stuff!

But how do you explain the presence of the Pirates Hat?
You may be referring to the F for Fresno hat.....game worn by Ed "no-no" Halicki
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Rob, very nice. I envy you!
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That's a brilliant idea putting plywood behind the Sheetrock. Makes trying to locate studs to hang things on no longer a worry. Great idea and great room. Would look amazing with some Dodger blue paint
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You may be referring to the F for Fresno hat.....game worn by Ed "no-no" Halicki
Aha! I knew there had to be more to it. I actually went to a few Fresno Giants games as a kid in the early '70s, and may heve unknowingly seen Halicki pitch.

At first glance, it looked just like a Pgh. Pirates Hat... very cool
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Hi John,

This is a great opportunity for you. Here is a link to me starting from scratch and the steps I took. Have fun

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=116487

I suggest you start with:

-color choice
-What are the key pieces from your collection that must be featured? Then fill in around them
-what doesn't make the cut for inclusion?
-shelving/cases/where can I make the best use of space
Here is a link to Mike's current room, and if you click on Collectors Showcase Home at the top, you can see many other rooms - may inspire you for your new room. Best of Luck.

http://www.antiquesportscollector.co...ionHoevet.html
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Old 11-21-2014, 05:03 PM
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You may be referring to the F for Fresno hat.....game worn by Ed "no-no" Halicki
How funny that this would come up here...I'm a Fresno guy. Still here, too.
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Thanks everyone for all the encouragement, tips, and info.
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How funny that this would come up here...I'm a Fresno guy. Still here, too.
Too funny... This thread went completely off-topic and came back full-circle. What are the odds

Best of luck with the new room!
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Here is a link to Mike's current room, and if you click on Collectors Showcase Home at the top, you can see many other rooms - may inspire you for your new room. Best of Luck.

http://www.antiquesportscollector.co...ionHoevet.html
Some great collections shown on this site!
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Rob that's an awesome room. You must have quite a wife. I have approached my own regarding the creation of Pirates temple for our home. She has made it painfully clear that I am to keep my "Pirate porn" in the walk in closet that has been relegated for it
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Rob that's an awesome room. You must have quite a wife. I have approached my own regarding the creation of Pirates temple for our home. She has made it painfully clear that I am to keep my "Pirate porn" in the walk in closet that has been relegated for it
I have no other bad habits.....not a one
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