Chelsea Decorative Metal is a manufacturer and supplier of tin ceiling tiles, cornices, moldings, friezes and copper sheets. Specialties include hand-painted faux finishes and stamped walls, back splashes, wainscoting, and ceilings.

Smooth soapstone sinks, counter tops, fireplaces, steps, floors, shower stalls and more.

A toughened, versatile, liquid epoxy for permanent waterproof bonding of fiberglass, ceramics, metals, plastics, damp and difficult-to-bond woods. G/flex can make structural bonds that absorb the stress of expansion, contraction, and vibration. Ideal for bonding dissimilar materials.

A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.

We take a behind-the-scenes look at Abatron.

We’ve seen the ones that aren’t: too big, in the wrong place, speaking a language all their own. Here’s how to think about designing an outdoor deck.

With the look of a butler’s pantry full of built-ins, it’s family-friendly.

Useful items for building, cutting, sanding, or repairing wood.

Making the case for the preservation of old wood windows.

Opening up a small, enclosed room with a bank of Queen Anne windows created a sunny conservatory that’s perfect for the 1888 house.

A New York mountain camp built in 1885 evolves once more.

Opening up a small, enclosed room with a bank of Queen Anne windows created a sunny conservatory that’s perfect for the 1888 house.

A New York mountain camp built in 1885 evolves once more.

A DIY couple help an already intact house embrace its age—and the new-old kitchen is an achievement!

Collecting old-house ghost stories from our readers is a long-running tradition at OHJ.

A 1920s Tudor house blends vintage charm and cozy furnishings.

In the storied city of Memphis, Tennessee, a defiantly beautiful neighborhood is not to be missed.

Architecture and neighborhoods in the gateway to the West.

An 18th-century house is imaginatively reborn with upgrades and additions.

A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.

We take a behind-the-scenes look at Abatron.

Useful items for building, cutting, sanding, or repairing wood.

A self-taught artist transforms old furniture into unique, practical art, using paint.

The right yard tools make for light work.

How to make your own dog beds out of old chairs.

To refresh siding on your house, look for materials close to the original in cut, grain, dimension, and appearance.

Wallpaper remains the quintessential room decoration. If you’re looking for a historic or specific wallpaper pattern, be encouraged.