Repairs & How To

Repairs & How To

DIY Window Sash to Mirror

Copper-clad wood window sashes from an iconic building find new uses.

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Window Sash Clinic

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.

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5 Tools for Old-House Projects

Chip, strip, reglaze: then stow on a unique shelf system.

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Caring For Your Antique Clock

Old clocks are a popular collectible; commonsense guidelines keep things ticking.

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A She Shed of Sashes

Made up of mismatched vintage windows, this she shed is a sunny retreat.

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Adding Comfort to Historic Townhouses

A look inside historic townhouses: modernizing without erasing history.

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Plumbing for a Clawfoot Tub

After a new drainpipe is installed, what will support the tub?

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DIY Clock-Face Table

Repurposing a vintage clock face preserves it in a way that’s, well, timeless.

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Roofing Innovations

Evolving technologies for slate, tile, concrete, and metal roofs; the news on solar; plus a millworks shop tour.

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Levels, Weights & Measures

These renovation tools yield such satisfying accuracy.

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How to Take Care of Your Radiators

Got a burning question about your radiators? We’ll take you through the basics and give some sound advice for repairing radiators in old houses.

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7 Insulation Tips to Save Money & Energy

These 7 tips will help you save energy—and ultimately money—when retrofitting your old house with insulation. Learn about the different types of insulation, insulation removal, installation techniques, eco-friendly options and more.

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Using Exclusion to Remove Bats from Your House

Once bats move into a house, they rarely relocate. Here’s everything you need to know about the most common species of house bats, and how to use a method called exclusion to remove bats from an old house.

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Building A New Porch Railing for a 1920s Home

When Bill Ticineto and Jill Chase added a period-appropriate verandah to their 1920s-era home, building a new porch railing for the steps to their side yard was a necessity. Here’s how they did it.

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How to Repair Old Porches

Tips and techniques for restoring and repairing old porches, including repairing porch posts, columns, flooring, skirting and more.

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What To Do When Interior Shingles Are Painted

Interior shingles were meant to be…but not painted.