Old House Gardens & Exteriors
Buy the Right Shutters
A primer on real, old-fashioned, appropriate exterior shutters, suitable for old houses, includes weather-resistant options.
A primer on real, old-fashioned, appropriate exterior shutters, suitable for old houses, includes weather-resistant options.
Window treatments confer privacy while giving rooms a décor boost. Here’s our guide to the best window embellishments for old houses.
New old house designers and architects reveal their top picks for authentic exterior building materials.
Head outside for three projects: sealing tarnished brass, fixing torn window screens, and installing functional shutters.
It’s easy to make mistakes when adding shutters to a historic house. Here are 7 big ones to avoid.
Not every historic house had shutters, but many need them to look their best.
Architecture is all about the details—Modernist architect Mies van der Rohe expressed this best with his famous statement that “God is in the details.” Shutters are inarguably one of a house’s most significant details; historically, they shielded delicate fabrics from the sun, protected fragile glass from inclement weather, and also offered security, privacy, and ventilation. Now merely window dressing, shutters are frequently misunderstood and installed as an afterthought.
If time and the elements have left your exterior shutters hanging loose, use this step-by-step repair to set them right again.
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