Repairs & How To

Repairs & How To

Restoring Casement Windows

Lately, casement windows have been on my mind. No surprise: my 1913 Adirondack-style cottage has a dozen wood casements—and they all need work. Unlike double-hung sash windows that move up and down, casement windows swing outward, inward, or occasionally upward, turning on hinges attached to one edge of the frame.

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Wallpaper 101

Tips on choosing wallpaper, stripping old paper and installing specialty wallpapers.

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Video: Cutting Miters for Window Trim

See how to cut miters for window trim from beginning to end.

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Video: 4 Great Building Lessons from a 1920s Historic Room

Looking at great historic interiors, we can learn so many lessons about how to design & build more authentically.

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Video: Architectural Salvage With Brent Hull

Expert advice on choosing architectural salvage for any old house project.

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Video: Coping Joints for Baseboards

Shop craftsman Mark Hopkins from Woodsmith magazine demonstrates how to install coped joints for baseboards.

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Video: How to Cut Rosettes With a Drill Press

You can make a rosette for your house with a drill press and a rosette cutter.

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Video: Starter Hand Tools With Brent Hull

The first hand-tools you should buy when you buy your first house.

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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.

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The Complete Guide to Painting Your House

Expert advice on painting your house: prepping, paint types, tools, and cleanup.

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How to Get Rid of Ants

Ants are a wonder of nature, but no one wants to see them in their kitchen. Or tunneling through walls. What are the best methods for getting rid of ants?

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Bathroom Retrofits & Other Plumbing Fixes

Think it’s time to change out old plumbing fixtures for new ones? Not so fast. Restoration may be the smarter, better route.

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How to Repair Metal Ceilings

Tin-plate or steel, metal ceilings remain popular because they are inexpensive and highly decorative. The only enemy is rust.

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The Cowling Chair & Other Ball Chairs

A classic of industrial design, the Ball Chair is a swiveling room within a room. These newly-designed Cowling Chairs are an industrial-modern take on that classic design.

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Shop Tour: Adams Architectural Millwork

We take a behind-the-scenes look at Adams Architectural Millwork.

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Reclaiming the Attic

Is your house bursting at the seams? Do you long for private office space, a guest retreat, or a kids’ bonus room? The solution might be right over your head: no need to leave the neighborhood, or even put on an addition.