Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Overwhelmed by House Renovation? Consider Simpler Old-house Fixes.

It’s easy to create a list of repairs you dream about tackling—but are they all worth the time, energy, and money? Seemingly complex problems may be handled with simpler (less expensive) solutions! No need to feel overwhelmed by house renovation projects.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

The Original Green Roofs

Sod or turf roofs are an ancient Scandinavian vernacular form.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

A Santa Monica Heirloom Garden

Refreshing a neglected heirloom garden.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Shop Tour: Innerglass Window Systems

A closer look at Innerglass Window Systems.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

The Formal Facade Improved

Double entry doors restore elegance to a Brooklyn row house.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

The Porch Roof

A porch without a roof is merely a deck. Besides, the porch roof is an important defense against the elements.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Can an Outdoor Deck Be Compatible?

We’ve seen the ones that aren’t: too big, in the wrong place, speaking a language all their own. Here’s how to think about designing an outdoor deck.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

The Case for Repairing Wood Windows

Making the case for the preservation of old wood windows.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Period-appropriate Garage Doors

What to look for in new period-appropriate garage doors.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Garage Doors for Period Homes

Here’s a look at recent garages, inspired by period houses, which make the most of new space.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Create the Perfect Window Box

Window boxes may be part of a “vertical garden” that includes pots and urns, hanging baskets, wall trellises, and even a pergola (an open-roofed porch structure that accommodates climbers).

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Designing for Outdoor Spaces

Site planning and the architecture of outdoor spaces.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Books for Old-House Gardeners

The OHJ editors and writer Tovah Martin share their favorite old-house gardening books.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Historic Roof Types

In its massing, pitch, and material, a roof indicates house style.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Cutting Miters for Window Trim

Shop craftsman at Woodsmith Magazine Marc Hopkins demonstrates how to trim out a window with window casing.

Old House Gardens & Exteriors

Fence Options for Every House Style

Building a fence for an old house is seldom an inexpensive proposition. Nonetheless, first investing a little thought into the best fence design can pay big dividends in an attractive feature that unites the building and landscape while enhancing privacy, establishing property boundaries, and protecting children and pets.