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Indow Window Inserts
Enjoy modern comfort while preserving the charm of your original windows. Indow window inserts press inside your window frames without a mounting bracket to give you all the comfort and efficiency of high-end replacement windows.
Energy-Saving Window Inserts
Indow's window inserts help save energy and cut back on drafts and UV light.
5 Ideas for Historical Home Window Treatments
Window treatments confer privacy while giving rooms a décor boost. Here’s our guide to the best window embellishments for old houses.
Horizontal Siding Guide
A survey of basic millwork patterns and their installation.
The Evolution of Colored Bathroom Fixtures
Mid-20th-century bathrooms displayed a rainbow of hues, as evidenced by these vintage advertisements.
Turn Vintage Cabinet Knobs into Hooks
Repurpose salvaged cabinet knobs by turning them into a row of handy hooks.
How To Make Compound Ogee Molding
When you can't find the right ogee molding off the shelf, here's how to make it.
Turn a Gate Into a Fireplace Screen
Turn an old garden gate into a working fireplace screen with a few modifications.
Make a Cabinet Out of an Old Window
Rescue a vintage window by turning it into the front of a small cabinet.
Turn a Globe Into a Pendant Light
Recycle an old globe by transforming it into kitchen task lighting.
Make Shelves Out of Wooden Crates
Solve storage woes by turning wooden crates into a custom-sized set of shelves.
How To Clean Moss Off a Brick Wall
Spend an hour removing moss stains from your brick walls with this easy process.
Make a Bench Out of Dining Chairs
Turn a pair of discarded dining chairs into an Empire-style entryway bench.
Weekend Project: Lay a Stone Path
Add some polish to your garden by installing a random stone path.
Guide to Traditional Garden Shed Kits
Building a shed for your old-house garden? Consider one of these traditionally styled, ready-to-assemble kits.
How To Install an Adjustable Threshold
Keep drafts at bay by installing an adjustable threshold under your front door.
Weekend Makeover: Install a New Screen Door
Pump up the appeal of your front door by adding a vintage-minded screen door.
How To Install a Window Box
Give your curb appeal an instant boost with this easy one-day window box project.
Make a Shelf from Salvaged Corbels
For this project, a pair of antique corbels and salvaged fence boards were combined to create a focal point in the dining room.
Weekend Project: Swap Storms for Screens
Boost the efficiency of your original windows with this essential springtime project.
7 Shutter Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
It's easy to make mistakes when adding shutters to a historic house. Here are 7 big ones to avoid.
Guide to Reproduction Wallpaper
These companies offer authentic wallpaper patterns for houses from the colonial era to the mid-20th century.
Turn a Desk Into a Kitchen Island
Learn how to transform a piece of furniture into extra counter space for your kitchen.
How To Deep Clean Your Stove
Follow this heavy-duty cleaning process to make your stove shine like new.
