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!
Hudson Valley Farmhouse
Come into this old farmhouse in New York’s Hudson Valley to find rooms inspired by those described in 19th-century novels. Owner James Coviello is a reader, a traveler, a collector of curiosities, and an appreciator of times past. He’s also a talented fashion designer whose work, like his house, is vintage-inspired and detail-oriented.
The Case for Repairing Wood Windows
Making the case for the preservation of old wood windows.
Garage Doors for Period Homes
Here’s a look at recent garages, inspired by period houses, which make the most of new space.
The Porch Roof
A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.
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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.
HeartWood Fine Windows & Doors
Heartwood Fine Windows & Doors offers custom-made, high-quality wood windows and doors for classic homes
Indow Window Inserts
Enjoy modern comfort while preserving the charm of your original windows. Indow window inserts press inside your window frames without a mounting bracket to give you all the comfort and efficiency of high-end replacement windows.
WEST SYSTEM G/flex®
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.
Life in a Victorian-era Brownstone
Lessons for living lightly in a historic Victorian-era brownstone restored.
Rescued Queen Anne
Neglected and then damaged by fire, a historic Queen Anne house is rescued by Indiana Landmarks.
DIY Phone Niche
A phone niche is useful today for keys, tablet—or telephone.
Shop Tour: Innerglass Window Systems
A closer look at Innerglass Window Systems.
Smart Houses With Throwback Intelligence
Some of the “smartest” features for managing heating, cooling, hot-water, and other household technologies make room for the best features of the past.
Seasonal Decorating
Some habits of early householders, such as seasonal decorating, are worth repeating.
Truisms About The Psychology of Colors
Color triggers instinctual and often unconscious responses.
Rescued Queen Anne
Neglected and then damaged by fire, a historic Queen Anne house is rescued by Indiana Landmarks.
Vermont Farmhouse
Using a cache of salvaged finds, the homeowner, architect, and contractor together rescued a tumbledown farmhouse in Vermont.
Historic Hotel Boulderado
Learn more about the historic Hotel Boulderado in one of Colorado's most beloved towns.
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!
Our 10 Best Old-House Ghost Stories
Collecting old-house ghost stories from our readers is a long-running tradition at OHJ.
Life in a Victorian-era Brownstone
Lessons for living lightly in a historic Victorian-era brownstone restored.
DIY Phone Niche
A phone niche is useful today for keys, tablet—or telephone.
Smart Houses With Throwback Intelligence
Some of the “smartest” features for managing heating, cooling, hot-water, and other household technologies make room for the best features of the past.
Kitchen Vintage Suite
The finishing touch on your traditionally-styled old-house kitchen is restoration hardware.
The Porch Roof
A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.
Painting Furniture
A self-taught artist transforms old furniture into unique, practical art, using paint.
