OHJ October 2013

Products of the Week

Brookside

Pewabic fabricates heirloom quality architectural tiles for public and private installations, gift and commemorative tiles, vessels, gardenware, ornaments and both reproductions and adaptations of its historic designs and offers classes, workshops, lectures, internships and residency programs for studio potters and other artists.

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1920s Tudor home, red door, brick home with red door

A 1920s Tudor house blends vintage charm and cozy furnishings.

At the end of the 1950s, colors became richer, like this striking teal, and the latest innovation involved toilets bolted to the wall—technology that claimed to make cleaning easier (note the mop beneath the toilet at right).

Bathroom Furnishings & Fixtures

Mid-20th-century bathrooms displayed a rainbow of hues, as evidenced by these vintage advertisements.

vintage-inspired vessel sink

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

A DIY vessel sink that's perfect of old houses.

Vernacular Greek Revival details on a 19th-century house are echoed in a telescoping addition, which steps back and down. The garage is half a flight below the house (with a playroom above). A new family entry creates a transition to older, more formal rooms. Design by Frank Shirley Architects, Cambridge,Massachusetts.

Construction & Additions

An addition should enhance the house and the neighborhood—as well as the resale value of your home.

Gloucester's picturesque Good Harbor beach.

Northeastern Historic Sites

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.

Always avoid inadvertent damage! Never use harsh chemical cleaners to unclog an old bowl—these products can etch and discolor the surface, resulting in permanent damage or even burnout.

Bathroom Furnishings & Fixtures

Keep your vintage toilet in tiptop shape with these 5 tips.

The Old Louisville Historic District

Historic Neighborhoods

We unearth the old-house treasures of this genteel Southern city.

Suburban bungalow

Old House Styles

Tudors and Colonials were among the idealized styles of the first half of the 20th century.

Built as a summer residence in 1830 on Boston’s North Shore, the house has a wide center hall.

In this 19th-century Massachusetts Federal house, layers of history are on display.

Restoring an entry door

Doors & Windows

One easy way to breathe life into an entryway is to refinish an entry door.

This new breed of paint strippers gets the job done, but it may take a little longer.

Interior Paints & Finishes

They're better for the environment, but how are they at removing paint? We put the newest breed of strippers to the test.

1895 Victorian house

Our house is a historic 1895 Victorian whose second owner was Utah's first congressman.

Early American Bathroom, 1885 J.L. Mott bathroom

Bathroom Furnishings & Fixtures

A timeline of the toilet's evolution can help you make the right selection for your old house.

A balanced polychrome paint scheme (top) enhances the house’s handsome details, which were dulled by the previous black and white (bottom).

Exterior Painting

Black and white is classic, but it didn’t bring out the best in our Italianate.

Arts & Crafts-style address numbers add instant style to a bungalow entryway.

Repairs & How To

Numbers that match your home’s architectural style will add subtle authenticity to your entryway.