Would be cool to restore to the original looks while upgrading to current safety standards. 

I restore (cabinets and electronics) old radios for fun, know how to do wiring and plumbing better than code, and still do some of what little work is needed on our cars.  

I restored some of his classic surfboards.

The value is extensive....The speakers are experts from the community, such as the Fire Marshall, Community Police Officers, Landlord-Tenant Lawyers, Re-Finance Lenders, Health Department, American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness, County Drug Task Force Detective, Restoration Companies, City Code Compliance, Representative from the Mayors Office, Council for the Homeless Director, Public Utility District, Building Maintenance experts, Appliance Repair experts, Tax experts, HUD/Fair Housing experts, Legislative updates from those actively involved, and many more.  

I've installed lights, I'm planting a tree (a surprisingly in-depth process that involves having the city come and paint my gas lines, water lines, etc), added some vanities that I like for my own bathroom, added a nice little rack for my hats and belts, and am looking forward to putting up a fence and painting and restoring two decrepit sheds that came with the property.I just wanted to share my thoughts and see what other people had to say.  

Like the previous poster mentioned, cleaning and prep is the key no matter what coating you use. https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/restore/deck-and-concrete-restore-10x

I love this area, i like restoring these 100 year old home and making the area look better.

I flip fire-damaged properties and own a restoration company which specializes in fire damage.

. $80,000 into exterior and landscaping and around $100,000 in interior renovations.Occupied the upstairs and leased out the downstairs to a massage practice.

If you are just doing one for now I would use Facebook marketplace, go to estate sales, and  craigslist or a Habitat for Humanity Restore.