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Pewabic Pottery
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.
Shop Tour: Innerglass Window Systems
A closer look at Innerglass Window Systems.
Create the Perfect Window Box
Window boxes may be part of a “vertical garden” that includes pots and urns, hanging baskets, wall trellises, and even a pergola (an open-roofed porch structure that accommodates climbers).
3 Ways to Make Your Windows Last Another Hundred Years
Windows are the soul of a building. They let in the light that brightens all the features that tell the home’s story. This is even more true of historic homes.
Abatron, Inc. – Providing Tools for Window Pros
When Abatron, Inc. began developing wood repair epoxy materials in the late 1970’s, there was no way we could have possibly known the impact it would have on the process of repairing windows.
Cutting Miters for Window Trim
Shop craftsman at Woodsmith Magazine Marc Hopkins demonstrates how to trim out a window with window casing.
Window Sash Clinic
Antique windows are one of the enchanting architectural elements that set an older home apart. While I’m an equal opportunity lover of all old windows, my expertise comes from restoring my 1886 Victorian, which has double-hung sash operated on ropes and pulleys.
A She Shed of Sashes
Made up of mismatched vintage windows, this she shed is a sunny retreat.
Adding Comfort to Historic Townhouses
A look inside historic townhouses: modernizing without erasing history.
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.
AppWood, LLC
Every AppWood project includes Custom Design, Quality Construction & Finishes & Quality Hardware. Custom wood doors, windows and architectural millwork.
Best Bets for Exterior Building Materials
New old house designers and architects reveal their top picks for authentic exterior building materials.
Historic Districts Can Be Noisy
We have a solution to decreasing noise pollution inside an old house.
Buyer's Guide to Stained Glass
Stained glass windows add color and appeal, changing the quality of the interior light and lending another dimension to the room’s design.
Windows to Pocket Doors
Old conservatory windows found at a salvage yard became pocket doors separating bedrooms.
Soundproofing Windows
Options for blocking exterior noise keep improving: no need to replace original, single-glazed windows. Secondary glazing can go inside or out.
The View Through the Glass
Glazing—the glass configuration chosen for windows and doors—can transform interior environments by bringing in light and by opening or concealing views; glass allows connection between interior spaces and to the outdoors.
Lights Divided, Truly and Otherwise
It should be understood that conserving old windows is the “greenest” option: they are endlessly repairable and easy to upgrade for energy efficiency and comfort. For those buying replacement windows, find good news in recent aesthetic improvements.
Privacy for Bathroom Windows
Clear glass may not do the trick in a bathroom. But you shouldn’t sacrifice light, ventilation, or beauty in the quest for seclusion—not when so many period-friendly options await.
Repurposing Architectural Antiques
From transforming antique doors into a fireplace surround or building a shelf using salvaged corbels and fence boards, we show you six different ways to breathe new life into old items.
Marvin Windows and Doors
Marvin Windows and Doors offers customized, high-performance windows and doors.
A Fix For Half-stuck Slide-away Windows
In a sleeping porch, the original slide-away windows got yanked once too often.
Conserving Energy in an Old House
How to use low-tech materials to seal air leaks and insulate walls in an old house while maintaining historic integrity.
How to Hang Window Drapery
Window dressings complete a room. Here’s a tutorial on drapery hardware ca. 1860 to 1910—a period that saw lavish treatments but also a return to simple rod-and-ring drapery.
