Repairs & How To

Problems with plaster, woodwork, pocket doors–find advice here for old-house inspection, repair, and maintenance.

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Weekend Project: Lay a Stone Path

Add some polish to your garden by installing a random stone path.

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Weekend Project: Swap Storms for Screens

Boost the efficiency of your original windows with this essential springtime project.

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What To Do If Your House Floods

When historic homes get flooded, the to-do list is long. A case study of a Vermont home ravage by Hurricane Irene can arm you to handle the unthinkable.

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What To Do When Interior Shingles Are Painted

Interior shingles were meant to be…but not painted.

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When Hardware Is Shared

Who knew we shared fasteners through a party wall?

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Where to Buy Scenic Wallpaper

Scenic wallpapers are on the comeback! Here’s a curated collection of some of our favorite places to find the perfect scenic wallpaper or panoramas for your classic home.

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Where To Find Sanborn Maps Online

Searching for a Sanborn map of your neighborhood to aid in your home restoration? Check out these links.

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Why Preservationists Choose the Unico System

From Hemingway’s Home to Lincoln’s Cottage.

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Window Repair Tips from John Leeke

Discover the ins and outs of old-house windows through the eyes of a pro who’s spent decades repairing them.

Repairs & How To

Antique windows are one of the enchanting architectural elements that set an older home apart. While I’m an equal opportunity lover of all old windows, my expertise comes from restoring my 1886 Victorian, which has double-hung sash operated on ropes and pulleys.