Repairs & How To

Repairs & How To

How To Choose a Floor Finish

Oil- or water-based? The right finish for your hardwood floor depends on the specific demands of your project.

Repairs & How To

Additions 101

The do’s and don’ts of successful old-house additions.

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Refinishing Wood Floors | 7 Easy Steps

7 steps to refinishing your wood floors so they look brand new.

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How to Choose Colonial Revival Hardware

From kitchen cabinet hardware to hinges and knobs, Colonial Revival hardware is still riding waves of innovation and craftsmanship.

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Fixing Wood Floors

With a little know-how, you can silence faulty floorboards and repair minor damage.

Repairs & How To

Rebuilding a Mansard Roof

A reader’s innovative project restores the missing tower roof on his Italianate house.

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Geothermal & Heat Pump Systems

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The 6 R’s of Tile Repair

How to fix unsightly tilework patches around plumbing fixtures.

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How To Survive a Home Inspection

A home inspection is one of the most crucial steps on the path to old-house ownership. Here’s how to use it to determine if you should take the plunge on that fixer-upper.

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Faucet Fixes

Advice from pros on the care and feeding of vintage faucets.

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Caring for Septic Systems

It only takes a little effort with your septic system to avoid major repair or replacement costs in the future.

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Repairing a Historic Log Cabin

A variety of materials and methods work together in the structural repair of an 1850s log cabin.

Repairs & How To

How To Lay Linoleum Tile

Interested in learning how to lay linoleum tile? A deft hand and a sharp knife can give classic pizzazz to linoleum.

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6 Ways to Survive a Wallpaper Project

A quick guide to avoiding the most common pitfalls of wallpapering.

Repairs & How To

How to Make Rivets for Shutters

When shutter rivets wear out, make new ones to repair an original hinge.

Repairs & How To

Repairing & Refinishing Old Hardwood Floors

Repairing and refinishing old hardwood floors can be a labor-intensive and complex process. Here’s a look at ways to determine whether you need a simple repair, a full refinishing job, or to simply start fresh with a new hardwood floor installation.