Unico System
A central heating and cooling system using "aspiration" technology to warm and cool homes evenly and quietly with flexible small ducts that weave through ceilings, walls, and even floors.
OHJ October 2013
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Crown Point Cabinetry
Crown Point Cabinetry offers custom cabinets for period style kitchens, baths, offices, laundry rooms, home bars and more. Styles include Shaker, Arts & Crafts, Early American, Victorian and Transitional.
Vintage Doors
Bring beauty and value your home with heirloom-quality REAL wood doors by Vintage Doors. Meticulously handmade by expert craftsmen in your exact size and style—to be loved and respected for generations, just like the olden days. Hand-crafted wood product line includes: screen doors, storm doors, Dutch doors, French doors, louver doors, pantry doors, interior doors, exterior doors, entrance units, three season porch enclosures, pet doors, arch top doors, round top doors, custom doors and more.
The Evolution of Colored Bathroom Fixtures
Mid-20th-century bathrooms displayed a rainbow of hues, as evidenced by these vintage advertisements.
Create a Vintage-Inspired Vessel Sink
A DIY vessel sink that's perfect of old houses.
The Art of Adding On to an Old House
An addition should enhance the house and the neighborhood—as well as the resale value of your home.
What to See on Boston's North Shore
Visitors to Boston often head south to Cape Cod, but there’s year-round attraction to the North Shore with its art and maritime heritage.
Top 5 Tips for Caring for a Vintage Toilet
Keep your vintage toilet in tiptop shape with these 5 tips.
Architectural Highlights of Old Louisville
We unearth the old-house treasures of this genteel Southern city.
Early 20th-Century Suburban House Styles
Tudors and Colonials were among the idealized styles of the first half of the 20th century.
An All-American Federal House
In this 19th-century Massachusetts Federal house, layers of history are on display.
How to Refinish an Entry Door
One easy way to breathe life into an entryway is to refinish an entry door.
Tested: Safer Paint Strippers
They're better for the environment, but how are they at removing paint? We put the newest breed of strippers to the test.
A Textbook 1920s Tudor in Portland
A 1920s Tudor house blends vintage charm and cozy furnishings.
The History of the Lavatory
A timeline of the toilet's evolution can help you make the right selection for your old house.
How We Revived Our House's Paint Scheme
Black and white is classic, but it didn’t bring out the best in our Italianate.
