Interior and exterior architectural lighting for your home and garden, in styles from Victorian to '30s Modern. Select from 15 finish options. Made in USA since 1974. They also have a vintage/antique lighting department, and offer expert restoration services.
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.
Authentic Designs makes reproductions of colonial and early American lighting fixtures. We began by researching the originals which we found in historic New England inns, museums and private collections, and now recreate them in perfect detail.
Window treatments confer privacy while giving rooms a décor boost. Here’s our guide to the best window embellishments for old houses.
A survey of basic millwork patterns and their installation.
Mid-20th-century bathrooms displayed a rainbow of hues, as evidenced by these vintage advertisements.
Repurpose salvaged cabinet knobs by turning them into a row of handy hooks.
When you can't find the right ogee molding off the shelf, here's how to make it.
Turn an old garden gate into a working fireplace screen with a few modifications.
Rescue a vintage window by turning it into the front of a small cabinet.
Recycle an old globe by transforming it into kitchen task lighting.
Solve storage woes by turning wooden crates into a custom-sized set of shelves.
Spend an hour removing moss stains from your brick walls with this easy process.
Turn a pair of discarded dining chairs into an Empire-style entryway bench.
Add some polish to your garden by installing a random stone path.
Building a shed for your old-house garden? Consider one of these traditionally styled, ready-to-assemble kits.
Keep drafts at bay by installing an adjustable threshold under your front door.
Pump up the appeal of your front door by adding a vintage-minded screen door.
Give your curb appeal an instant boost with this easy one-day window box project.
For this project, a pair of antique corbels and salvaged fence boards were combined to create a focal point the dining room.
Boost the efficiency of your original windows with this essential springtime project.
It's easy to make mistakes when adding shutters to a historic house. Here are 7 big ones to avoid.
These companies offer authentic wallpaper patterns for houses from the colonial era to the mid-20th century.
Learn how to transform a piece of furniture into extra counter space for your kitchen.
Follow this heavy-duty cleaning process to make your stove shine like new.
