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A Miracle of Old New York

Thumbnail image for A Miracle of Old New York In an out-of-the-way corner of Brooklyn, an astonishing survivor—a freestanding Greek Revival in wood—has been immaculately restored, ready to face the next century.
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Beauty from Industry

Thumbnail image for Beauty from Industry Industrial light fixtures have long been popular among restorers. Now they’re inspiring a slew of home-friendly reproductions.
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Creating Architectural Stone

Thumbnail image for Creating Architectural Stone Architectural stone, from base to cornice.
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Decorative Pillows for Every Era

Thumbnail image for Decorative Pillows for Every Era Clad in luscious fabrics, intricately stitched, or trimmed with lace or tasseled fringe, the accent pillow has a place in most period interiors.
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Energy-Efficient Windows for Old Houses

Thumbnail image for Energy-Efficient Windows for Old Houses Looking to cut your energy costs and perhaps score a tax credit? Plenty of period-friendly windows and doors meet the new standards.
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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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Exterior Shutters and Hardware

Thumbnail image for Exterior Shutters and Hardware Operable period reproduction shutters come with authentic architectural detailing and sympathetic hardware.
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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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Furnishing a Gothic Cottage

Thumbnail image for Furnishing a Gothic Cottage Architectural elements and furnishings for your Gothic Revival house or English cottage: wallpaper, hardware, porch lamp and garden furniture, a console table, and gable ornament.
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Furnishings: English in America

Thumbnail image for Furnishings: English in America Classic English furnishings reproduced in America.
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Getaway Kitchens

Thumbnail image for Getaway Kitchens How to decorate a vacation kitchen on a budget.
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Hand Forged & Foundry Cast

Thumbnail image for Hand Forged & Foundry Cast The forms of reproduction hardware may look familiar, but the techniques used to make these pieces have changed dramatically.
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Hardware in Context

Thumbnail image for Hardware in Context Hand-worked, wrought-iron thumb latches and strap hinges recall the charm of a distant American past. But in what settings were these evocative pieces used, and where do they fit into homes today?
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Heating in Brave New Places

Thumbnail image for Heating in Brave New Places New technology has increased heating options for old houses.
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The Art of Lustre Glass

Thumbnail image for The Art of Lustre Glass Artist Evan Chambers creates mouth-blown Art Nouveau-style lustre glass.
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Treen & Tole Ware in Early America

Thumbnail image for Treen & Tole Ware in Early America Wooden and metal tableware (treen and tole) were a means of practical yet creative expression in early America and are now antique collectibles.
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Windows, Doors, and the Decor

Thumbnail image for Windows, Doors, and the Decor Choosing replacement doors and windows that look right on the façade is one thing, but specifying new units that don’t clash with interior woodwork may be an even greater challenge.
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Wonderful Windsors

Thumbnail image for Wonderful Windsors The Windsor chair may have originated in England, but after colonial craftspeople adopted the form, this perennial furniture favorite became uniquely American.
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