Lynn Elliot, Author at Old House Journal Magazine

Articles From This Author

Floors & Flooring Repair

How To Patch a Damaged Floor

Make your hardwood floor’s gouges, splinters, and holes virtually unnoticeable with a Dutchman patch.

Windows, Doors & Shutters

The Evolution of Old-House Windows

Windows evolved through time to help define the houses they accompany.

Porches

Re-creating an Italianate Porch

To create a fitting vintage porch for an 1870s Italianate, this couple looked to historical precedents.

Doors & Windows

How To Replace a Broken Sash Cord

If the cords on your sash windows are broken or have been cut, follow these step-by-step instructions to replace them.

Repairs & How To

How To Fix a Broken Windowpane

Got a cracked or broken pane in your double-hung window? Follow these steps to replace it.

Doors & Windows

How to Install a Pocket Door in 4 Steps

Pocket doors are an excellent, historically appropriate option for closing off small spaces. Here’s how to install a pocket door in 4 easy steps.

Flooring

Evolution of the Open Floor Plan

Never as obvious as the periodic costume-change of exterior house styles, the form of interior spaces has been in constant evolution since the first houses appeared on this continent.

Roofing, Siding & Gutters

Repair Yankee Gutters in 5 Steps

A homeowner recoats her built-in yankee gutters to repair damaging leaks.