Nancy E. Berry, Author at Old House Journal Magazine

Articles From This Author

7 Insulation Tips to Save Money & Energy

These 7 tips will help you save energy—and ultimately money—when retrofitting your old house with insulation. Learn about the different types of insulation, insulation removal, installation techniques, eco-friendly options and more.

Construction & Additions

How to Repair Brownstone

Brownstone-faced buildings reveal their years readily. Many brownstone owners fight these ravages of age by giving their home’s facade a facelift with patching techniques and, in a few cases, replacing the stone in kind.

Kitchen Furnishings & Appliances

Buyer’s Guide to Vintage Appliances

One of the best ways to create old-time kitchen ambience is to introduce antique appliances—in particular, a cookstove and a refrigerator.

Old-House Kitchens

5 Ways to Design a Traditional Kitchen

Dozens of ideas for creating a cozy, welcoming kitchen with a taste of the past.

House Tours

Building an Authentic New Old Farmhouse

A couple from Vermont collaborates with architect Sandra Vitzthum to design a home with a sense of place.

Old-House Kitchens

A Casual Country Kitchen

Architect Sandra Vitzthum designs a welcoming, functional kitchen for a Connecticut family.

Arts & Crafts Houses

A New Bungalow with Authentic Details

Architect Michael Klement designs a Craftsman bungalow in Michigan that pays homage to the past while affording the creature comforts of today.

Restoration Projects

Preservation: Then & Now

What’s changed in the preservation world since OHJ came on the scene? Plenty. We take a look back.