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A Chicken in the Kitchen

The old farmhouse was dirty, derelict, and rambling, but this owner came to appreciate its vernacular roots.

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Restoring & Rewiring Vintage Lamps

Here’s expert advice on how to create new and unique lighting fixtures from vintage parts, including a step-by-step guide to rewiring old lamps.

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A Farm Revisited

On a long, lean spit of land in Rhode Island, a farm’s roots are redefined.

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Restoring & Preserving the Richard Mott House

An Artist’s Cottage then and now: Long home to artist–owners, the vernacular beach house sits on the shore at Far Rockaway, a half-forgotten part of Queens in New York. Now it’s safe from the tide.

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Simple Roof Repair Tips

Every roofing material has a lifespan. Use these methods to fix minor breakage or missing units, extending the life of the roof.

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My Victorian Fantasy

Brian Coleman shares his own restoration of a Victorian cottage into a stunning Queen Anne house filled with 19th-century antiques, salvaged materials, stained glass, Aesthetic Movement furniture, and Victorian collectibles. Visit his Victorian garden, too.

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How to Lay a Brick Walk

Old-fashioned, textural, good beneath your feet: brick walkways are preferred, and practically de rigueur in some parts of the country.