Preservation Products
Preservation Products is the exclusive licensed distributor for Acrymax preservation and restoration systems, also offering special formulated primers, sealers, clear coats, accessories and reinforcing fabrics.
OHJ June/July 2013
Products of the Week
Notting Hill Decorative Hardware
Period-inspired decorative hardware designs feature eclectic motifs from Classical to Arts & Crafts, Victorian to Romantic, Rustic to Tropical, and Beach to Eclectic.
Wellborn Cabinet
For more than 40 years, manufacturer and distributor of fine kitchen and bath cabinetry in a variety of price ranges and styles. Semi-custom all-wood cabinets with hardwood, dovetailed drawers available.
Three Centuries of History in Lincoln, Massachusetts
From Revolutionary roots to modernist masterworks, Lincoln, Massachusetts, has something for every architecture buff.
Mid-Century Modern Houses in Palm Springs
The desert oasis of Palm Springs, California, offers a deep well of mid-century modern architecture.
6 Unusual Fruits for Old-House Gardens
Fruits like medlar and clove currant might not be supermarket superstars, but they’re great for old-house gardens.
Restoring an Artist's Studio in Maine
It was described as “maintained over the years,” but on closer inspection, the Winslow Homer Studio was more like the name of one of the artist’s iconic masterpieces: weatherbeaten.
How To Rebuild Porch Stairs
Follow these steps to build porch stairs that will stand the test of time.
Uncovering the History of a Federal House
Digging into her 19th-century house’s history revealed more than a few surprises for a New Hampshire homeowner.
Designing an Eclectic 20th-Century Kitchen
Inspired by family memories, a Chicago homeowner combined several period treatments for a kitchen that appears to have evolved over time.
Inside an Expert's Kitchen Restoration
When an Arts & Crafts expert tries to restore her bungalow’s kitchen historically and with modern conveniences, she finds it’s harder than she imagined.
How To Repair Panel Doors
After some 200 years of “hard knocks” and spotty maintenance in the harsh climate of coastal Maine, our Federal-period home’s frame-and-panel doors exhibited a range of problems—from gaps and loose joints to outright rot. Repairing them without compromising their integrity required patience and an understanding of their mortise-and-tenon joinery.
