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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.