Repairs & How To

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

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Vintage Hardware to Match the Door

Victorian charm was revived on this cottage that had once worn white aluminum siding.

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Warm Welcome

Treat guests to a traditionally styled entry.

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Watch SpacePak 101 to Learn the Many Benefits of a Small Duct High Velocity System

See what a difference it can make.

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Waterproofing a Basement or Cellar

Whether your house has a basement, a crawl space, or a root cellar, any space below grade is subject to water infiltration and its damaging effects. Let’s look at how to keep the water (and damp) out.

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Weatherstripping Double-Hung Sash

When energy bills are high and our homes are drafty and cold, we look for a scapegoat. Weatherstripping often does more good than adding double glazing or storm sash.

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Weekend Makeover: Install a New Screen Door

Pump up the appeal of your front door by adding a vintage-minded screen door.

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Weekend Makeover: Install a Wallpaper Frieze

We show you how to install a wallpaper frieze to add character to your room.

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Weekend Project: Create Wall Panels

Try your hand at using molding to create wall panels that add dimension and beauty to a room.

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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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Pewabic Pottery

Vintage Hardware to Match the Door

Warm Welcome

Watch SpacePak 101 to Learn the Many Benefits of a Small Duct High Velocity System

Waterproofing a Basement or Cellar

Weatherstripping Double-Hung Sash

Weekend Makeover: Install a New Screen Door

Weekend Makeover: Install a Wallpaper Frieze

Weekend Project: Create Wall Panels

Weekend Project: Lay a Stone Path

Weekend Project: Swap Storms for Screens

What To Do If Your House Floods

What To Do When Interior Shingles Are Painted

When Hardware Is Shared

Where to Buy Scenic Wallpaper

Where To Find Sanborn Maps Online

Why Preservationists Choose the Unico System