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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.

How To Design Repairs That Last

Thumbnail image for How To Design Repairs That Last Follow these three basic design principles to ensure that your repair projects will stand the test of time.
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10 Tips for Rewiring an Old House

Thumbnail image for 10 Tips for Rewiring an Old House What you need to know to get an old house rewired properly, with minimal damage to the building.
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11 Tips for Surviving a Restoration

Thumbnail image for 11 Tips for Surviving a Restoration A seasoned old-house restorer gives advice on how to survive a major home restoration.
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12 Great Gifts for DIYers

Thumbnail image for 12 Great Gifts for DIYers Need the perfect gift for the old-house restorer on your list? We’ve got you covered, from the newest gadgets to the classic must-haves.
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12 Ladder Safety Tips

Thumbnail image for 12 Ladder Safety Tips Choosing the best ladder for the job is key to using one safely.
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5 Ideas for Adding On

Thumbnail image for 5 Ideas for Adding On Traditional approaches help make additions to old houses more successful.
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7 Easy Ways to Go Green

Thumbnail image for 7 Easy Ways to Go Green Going green doesn't have to be a major investment—here are 7 simple ideas for tuning up your old house.
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7 Hurricane Repair Products for Your Old House

Thumbnail image for 7 Hurricane Repair Products for Your Old House Getting a handle on repairs quickly is key to preserving your old home. Check out these 7 products to help repair your old house leaks and cracks after a hurricane or bad storm.
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7 Insulation Tips to Save Money & Energy

Thumbnail image for 7 Insulation Tips to Save Money & Energy 7 tips to keep in mind when retrofitting your old house with insulation.
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7 Steps to Like-New Floors

Thumbnail image for 7 Steps to Like-New Floors When your hardwood floors get dirty, dull, and scuffed, make them gleam again with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
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7 Ways to Weatherize

Thumbnail image for 7 Ways to Weatherize Quick tips on tightening up old houses for better cold-weather comfort.
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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 Look at Radiant Heating Systems

Thumbnail image for A Look at Radiant Heating Systems A brief history on the 50-year-old revolution of radiant heating.
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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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Additions 101

Thumbnail image for Additions 101 The do's and don'ts of successful old-house additions.
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Air-Conditioning Options for Old Houses

Thumbnail image for Air-Conditioning Options for Old Houses Old homes and modern air conditioning seem to contrast, but there are options. You can achieve summer comfort in the most humid climates, with tradeoffs between price, payback, and aesthetics.
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An Easy HVAC Retrofit for Old Houses

Thumbnail image for An Easy HVAC Retrofit for Old Houses A high-velocity, mini-duct HVAC system can bring an old house up to date with minimal damage to its historic fabric.
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An Energy-Efficient Tudor Retrofit

Thumbnail image for An Energy-Efficient Tudor Retrofit A forward-thinking team converts a derelict Tudor in Geneva, Illinois, into a model of energy efficiency.
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Antique Window Hardware Guide

Thumbnail image for Antique Window Hardware Guide Tips on how to maintain the look of your old home with replacement window hardware.
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Banishing Bats: Bat Deterrent & Removal

Thumbnail image for Banishing Bats: Bat Deterrent & Removal Once bats move into a house, they rarely relocate, unless evicted using proper bat exclusion techniques. Here's what you need to know to make your building a bat-free zone.
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