Celebrate Historic Preservation Month With Us
Every year in May, preservation groups, historical societies, organizations, and related businesses celebrate our country’s diverse and unique heritage with Historic Preservation Month.
Happy Kitchen for a 1940s Postwar Home
Most homebuyers would tear out a 1940s postwar kitchen; this owner went in the opposite direction.
Designing for Outdoor Spaces
Site planning and the architecture of outdoor spaces.
Bench with a Dual Purpose
Found beadboard covers an HVAC return, providing seating and future access.
Books for Old-House Gardeners
The OHJ editors and writer Tovah Martin share their favorite old-house gardening books.
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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.
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Notting Hill Decorative Hardware
Period-inspired decorative hardware designs feature eclectic motifs from Classical to Arts & Crafts, Victorian to Romantic, Rustic to Tropical, and Beach to Eclectic.
Colonial Revival Vintage Kitchen
See a vintage kitchen with two pantries in this Colonial Revival home.
A Textbook 1920s Tudor in Portland
A 1920s Tudor house blends vintage charm and cozy furnishings.
Win a 2019 Sourcebook: They Still Make
In Honor of Historic Preservation Month, Old House Journal is giving you the chance to win a 2019 Sourcebook: They Still Make.
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.
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.
Refurbishing a Factory-town Duplex
This couple refurbished an “obsolete” duplex dwelling, built in 1899 as factory-worker housing.
Rococo to Aesthetic
What if you bought a Victorian farmhouse and, endeavoring to learn about the period, became entranced? You might design Aesthetic and Rococo parlors, a Sheraton Revival dining room, and a kitchen with Anglo–Japanese notes.
Royal Barry Wills
The Cape Cod house was revived in the 20th century by Royal Barry Wills, who found the simple plan “almost as modern as Modern.”
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.
Prepping for Exterior Painting
DIY, or hire a pro? Review these stages, all of which are crucial to a lasting paint job, and then decide.
Barnwood in a Cabin
An aesthetically and historically appropriate use of reclaimed wood serves a kitchen.
Graceful Stoops & Entry Steps
Stoops and entry steps are ignored until they fall into disrepair. That’s when it becomes clear just how essential they are to appearance and safety. A stoop with missing or broken steps is not only a hazard, but also affects curb appeal.
