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Shaker Simplicity in a Stone House
Restoration of this stone house has taken decades of respectful work by its owner, a designer who is inspired by Shaker design.
Editors' Picks: Building with Stone
Our editors highlight new and classic articles about this well-loved old-house building material: stone.
Restoring a Stone House
The site was perfect, and the bones of stone maintained a rugged beauty. It was time to bring life back to the ruined shell, with help.
Building Tradition at Olde Bulltown
An authentic stone house vernacular is still strong at this community of new old houses in Pennsylvania.
Converting a Stone Barn into a House
This 4,000-square-foot barn is part of a historic three-building complex that includes an 1816 stone house and an 1851 schoolhouse.
Preserving a Stone House in Virginia
Recognizing ageless structure beneath vines and crumbling mortar, Bob and Macon Hilton turned a 1790s estate on Virginia's western frontier into a family retreat.
An 18th-Century Stone House with Patina
The restoration of a beautifully reclaimed Dutch-English house in New York's historic Hudson River Valley.
Architect Peter Zimmerman's Stone Farmhouse
This old house turned new is all about allowing signs of former renovations to stand, designing rooms more around family life and treasured possessions than formality, and letting most of the 10 acres revert to its natural state.
A Stone Greek Revival in Ohio
This unusual house is a vernacular variation of New England Greek Revival style.
Preserving a Stone House in Quebec
A young couple with a passion for restoration bring back an old stone house in Quebec.
An Authentic German Stone House
Ignacio Salas-Humara relies on Old World traditions to design a German stone farmhouse in Texas.
A Colonial Revival-Style Stone House
Built near Philadelphia during the height of the Colonial Revival, a stone house becomes more authentic with talented owners.
Stone Houses of Eastern Pennsylvania
A look into the rich history of Eastern Pennsylvania's stone houses and buildings.
Primitive Colonial-Inspired Kitchen
Period Architecture Ltd. designs a gourmet kitchen with revolutionary flair.
Reviving a Stone Farmhouse
Period Architecture Ltd. revives an old farmstead in Pennsylvania to perfection, taking cues from the existing stone structure.
Uncovering a Colonial-Era Farmhouse
A Pennsylvania couple turns back the clock on their 18th-century farmhouse by removing multiple layers of misguided updates.
How to Repair a Cobblestone Wall
A seamless, long-lasting repair for cobblestone walls requires a little background on historic methods and materials.
Farmhouses of the Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania
The landscape of southeastern Pennsylvania is dotted with stone and brick farmhouses that look like they’ve been there forever. Given the area’s history, that’s not surprising. These houses reflect a building tradition that started in the late 17th century and remains very much alive today.
An Arts & Crafts Cottage Preserved
This makeover of a Pasadena cottage, built and rebuilt on an old stone foundation, kept its original character.
Texas Stone House
A big place like Texas can accommodate a variety of architectural styles. The Monte Vista District of San Antonio, for example, features house styles that range from Queen Anne to Prairie to Spanish Colonial Revival. It was from one such character-drenched house that a particular couple decided to move 10 years ago.
Inventing a Past for a Stone Farmhouse
How do you add on a new addition to an old stone farmhouse?
Stone House Restoration
Chad Floyd of Centerbrook Architects resurrects an 18th-century dwelling in New York's bucolic countryside.
