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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.

Repair Yankee Gutters in 5 Steps

Thumbnail image for Repair Yankee Gutters in 5 Steps A homeowner recoats her built-in gutters to repair damaging leaks.
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Repairing & Refinishing Wood Floors

Thumbnail image for Repairing & Refinishing Wood Floors How to determine whether to preserve, refinish, or replace vintage wood floors.
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Repairing a Historic Log Cabin

Thumbnail image for Repairing a Historic Log Cabin A variety of materials and methods work together in the structural repair of an 1850s log cabin.
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Shoring Up an Italianate Tower

Thumbnail image for Shoring Up an Italianate Tower An ornate Italianate's leaning tower gets a new lease on life, thanks to a series of innovative repairs.
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Simple Wood-Floor Fixes

Thumbnail image for Simple Wood-Floor Fixes Two traditional fixes for damaged and worn wood floors can add years to their lifespan.
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Skim Coating in Color

Thumbnail image for Skim Coating in Color If your plaster walls have settled and cracked, shore them up again using this technique that combines mesh-reinforced repairs with a color pigment finish.
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The 6 R’s of Tile Repair

Thumbnail image for The 6 R’s of Tile Repair How to fix unsightly tilework patches around plumbing fixtures.
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The Art of Epoxies

Thumbnail image for The Art of Epoxies A primer on what's possible with thermosetting resins.
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The Short Course On Epoxies

Thumbnail image for The Short Course On Epoxies Epoxy adhesives can work wonders on restoration projects, if you know how to use them.
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Tips for Attending a Live Antiques Auction

Thumbnail image for Tips for Attending a Live Antiques Auction A can't-miss guide to scoring unique furnishings for your old house in an unexpected place: the live auction.
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Tool Review: 5-in-1 Tool

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: 5-in-1 Tool An indispensable mainstay for old-house restorers, the 5-in-1 tool has more uses than you can count.
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Tool Review: Carbide Scraper

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Carbide Scraper For removing stubborn built-up finishes, a tough, professional-quality carbide scraper is your best bet.
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Tool Review: Compact Table Saw

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Compact Table Saw Today’s compact table saws combine loads of features with sleek, portable designs.
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Tool Review: Japanese Handsaw

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Japanese Handsaw When it comes to quality and ease of use, these Eastern imports often win out over their American counterparts.
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Tool Review: Miter Clamps

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Miter Clamps These simple pieces of bent wire help keep mitered moldings together.
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Tool Review: Oscillating Multi-Tool

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Oscillating Multi-Tool This gentle, easy-to-use power tool makes quick and accurate work of jobs traditionally done by hand.
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Tool Review: Pry Bar

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Pry Bar An old house must-have, the pry bar’s effectiveness lies in the details.
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Tool Review: Restorer’s Cat’s Paw

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Restorer’s Cat’s Paw Simple yet versatile, this no-frills hand tool is a must-have for any old-house restorer.
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Tool Review: Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Sliding Compound Miter Saw A sliding compound miter saw—with motor and blade assembly mounted on a moveable arm—is a versatile, powerful tool from frame to finish.
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Tool Review: Titanium Hammer

Thumbnail image for Tool Review: Titanium Hammer Smart design teams up with space-age materials to make a better hammer.
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