Chittenden House Restored
A couple planning to downsize instead took on the restoration of a large, important house built in 1796: “We’d done a series of renovations, but nothing could prepare us for this project.”
How To Research Your Home's Past
Five easy-to-find resources can lead you to a whole new understanding of your old house.
Easements Explained
A historic preservation easement protects privately owned properties.
Preservation at Home
Gentle guidelines for private owners on preserving their old home.
Incentives for Old-House Preservation
Not every old house is destined for restoration in full period style. But more can be saved from demolition if tax credits are used to justify rehabilitation costs.
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Renovation DIY and old-house restoration, traditional styles, period kitchens, historical decorating, period gardens, from colonial and Victorian through Arts & Crafts and Mid-century Modern: all from Old-House Journal magazine and special-interest titles Old-House Interiors, New Old House, and Early Homes.
Abatron
Manufacturer of adhesives, wood consolidants, and wood replacement compounds for structural and decorative restoration.
Woodcraft
Your go-to source for outdoor projects. We offer easy to follow plans for building furniture and brand-nametools and finishing supplies. Find these world-class tools and supplies at participating Woodcraft stores,catalog or online. 800-225-1153 / www.woodcraft.com
Architectural Accents
Architectural Accents provides architectural antiques and reproductions in a variety of period styles. Specialties include antique fireplaces, mantelpieces, chimneypieces, columns, corbels, doors, entryways, chandeliers, sconces, wallbrackets, bathtubs, washbasins, antique tile, mirrors, trumeaux, pediments, overdoors, garden statuary, fountains, planters, and more.
Can an Outdoor Deck Be Compatible?
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.
Revival Kitchen in a Queen Anne
With the look of a butler’s pantry full of built-ins, it’s family-friendly.
The Case for Repairing Wood Windows
Making the case for the preservation of old wood windows.
Adding a Victorian Conservatory
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-old Kitchen for a 1912 Foursquare
A DIY couple help an already intact house embrace its age—and the new-old kitchen is an achievement!
Adding a Victorian Conservatory
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-old Kitchen for a 1912 Foursquare
A DIY couple help an already intact house embrace its age—and the new-old kitchen is an achievement!
A Textbook 1920s Tudor in Portland
A 1920s Tudor house blends vintage charm and cozy furnishings.
Memphis, Tennessee
In the storied city of Memphis, Tennessee, a defiantly beautiful neighborhood is not to be missed.
Upgrading an 18th-century House
An 18th-century house is imaginatively reborn with upgrades and additions.
Restoring a 1755 Colonial
Attracting the right owners through subsequent generations, this Connecticut house remains true to its period.
Painting Furniture
A self-taught artist transforms old furniture into unique, practical art, using paint.
8 Handy Yard Tools for Weekend Warriors
The right yard tools make for light work.
Refreshing Siding
To refresh siding on your house, look for materials close to the original in cut, grain, dimension, and appearance.
Reproducing Historic Wallpapers
Wallpaper remains the quintessential room decoration. If you’re looking for a historic or specific wallpaper pattern, be encouraged.
