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Repairs & How To

Repairs & How-To

Problems with plaster, woodwork, pocket doors–or do you have a foundation to fix? Find advice here for old-house inspection, repair, and maintenance.

A House of Many Stories

Thumbnail image for A House of Many Stories The search for the history of a house.
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A Place for Everything

Thumbnail image for A Place for Everything The junk drawer is a survival kit.
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Better Ways to Lasting Wood

Thumbnail image for Better Ways to Lasting Wood Borate gets new attention as a less toxic safeguard against rot and insects.
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Caring for Septic Systems

Thumbnail image for Caring for Septic Systems It only takes a little effort to avoid major repair or replacement costs in the future.
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Chimney Checklist

Thumbnail image for Chimney Checklist A step-by-step guide to determine the condition of an old chimney.
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Clues on Glues

Thumbnail image for Clues on Glues Making sense of the adhesives market can be a sticky business, but understanding some basics helps in selecting the best types for old-house repairs.
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Cures for Calcimine Ceilings

Thumbnail image for Cures for Calcimine Ceilings Three ways to fix these quick-peeling surfaces.
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Expert Advice: Ceiling Edition

Thumbnail image for Expert Advice: Ceiling Edition What to do about rust on a tin ceiling and peeling calcimine paint.
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Expert Advice: Low VOC Paint

Thumbnail image for Expert Advice: Low VOC Paint What is it that makes one kind of paint environmentally friendly? And how do the new standards affect performance?
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Expert Advice: Mystery Hardware

Thumbnail image for Expert Advice: Mystery Hardware A mysterious piece of hardware is identified as a center stop for a pocket door.
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Expert Advice: Save on Building Costs

Thumbnail image for Expert Advice: Save on Building Costs Cost-saving ideas for a traditional bedroom’s wallcovering.
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Expert Advice: Vestibules

Thumbnail image for Expert Advice: Vestibules Clues on the history and appearance of vestibules.
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Expert Advice: Wallpaper & Paint

Thumbnail image for Expert Advice: Wallpaper & Paint Experts lend advice on getting patterned wallpapers and trim colors to coexist for maximum effect.
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Fast Facts on Fasteners

Thumbnail image for Fast Facts on Fasteners Understanding how fasteners work and how they were traditionally used is the first step to choosing the right one for your carpentry project.
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Faucet Fixes

Thumbnail image for Faucet Fixes Advice from pros on the care and feeding of vintage faucets.
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Fixing Wood Floors

Thumbnail image for Fixing Wood Floors With a little know-how, you can silence faulty floorboards and repair minor damage.
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Guide to Period-Appropriate Paints

Thumbnail image for Guide to Period-Appropriate Paints From historic color palettes to old-fashioned paint formulas, find the right fit for your house's walls with this source list.
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How To Choose Lighting for Period Homes

Thumbnail image for How To Choose Lighting for Period Homes The right lighting fixture for your old house is out there—if you know how to find it.
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How to Create a Faux Bois Planter

Thumbnail image for How to Create a Faux Bois Planter If you’d like to try your hand at making your own piece, start small: with a planting container.
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How To Create Patinas on Hardware

Thumbnail image for How To Create Patinas on Hardware Follow these simple steps to help "youthful" metals grow old gracefully (and quickly).
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