Vermont Verde Antique
Vermont Verde Antique is an acid resistant, stain resistant, hardy, durable, low maintenance rich green serpentine stone perfect for kitchen and bath counters, shower enclosures, fireplace surrounds, and floors.
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Repurposing Architectural Antiques
From transforming antique doors into a fireplace surround or building a shelf using salvaged corbels and fence boards, we show you six different ways to breathe new life into old items.
Prepping Plaster Walls for Paint & Wallpaper
Calcimine, old papers, peeling paint! Preparing the plaster substrate is the key to a good paint or wallpaper finish. In an old house, it’s not always an easy job: surprises likely lurk behind the recent latex and that floral vinyl upstairs.
Editors' Picks: Architectural Salvage Projects
Five unusual projects might inspire you to head to your local architectural salvage yard!
Copper Window Vanity
Repurposing a round, exterior copper window to be used as a mirror frame took some imagination.
Window Shades from Vintage Maps
Using vintage maps as window shades.
DIY Faux Finishing
Faux finishing once was practiced by every house painter and many householders, who used inexpensive materials and simple techniques involving glazes, sponges, rags, and crumpled paper.
The Restoration and Repair of Historic Stained and Leaded Glass
Learn basic preservation and documentation issues facing owners of buildings with leaded glass while also learning about common causes of deterioration and presents repair, restoration, and protection options.
Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings
Plaster in a historic building is like a family album. The handwriting of the artisans, the taste of the original occupants, and the evolving styles of decoration are embodied in the fabric of the building. From modest farmhouses to great buildings, regardless of the ethnic origins of the occupants, plaster has traditionally been used to finish interior walls.
A DIY Floor in Wood Paint
Although there was some labor involved, this solution to a problem floor was inexpensive and remarkably effective.
Cleaning a Good Paintbrush
Keep your paintbrush good as new with these brush cleaning tips.
Sprucing Up the Entryway
Nothing is more welcoming for family and guests than being greeted by a shipshape entry. Freshen up with these three doable projects: Hang an elegant door knocker, fix a sticky door, and perk up the trim.
Salvaging Vintage Stained Glass
This project involved fitting salvaged, antique art glass into panel doors that would slide into wall pockets. Art glass can, of course, be fitted into any panel door.
How To Repair Stained Glass
Vintage stained glass windows often need repairs. Learn tips and tricks so you can restore your stained glass.
Editors’ Picks: Vintage Tile
We take on vintage tile as our editors highlight new and classic articles.
How to Repair Leaded Glass
Learn to repair your home's old leaded glass by following along with a fearless DIYer.
