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Old House Journal's best advice on fixing, building, designing or restoring an old house, including restoring doors & windows, architectural salvage projects, flooring repair/restoration, plumbing, roofing, painting, wallpapering and more.

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Overwhelmed by House Renovation? Consider Simpler Old-house Fixes. - Old House Journal Magazine
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Ah, that list of home-repair projects we dream of completing. We old-house owners always have one, but are all worth the time and energy? No one wants …
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Postwar Home Challenges
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Like the Baby Boomers they nurtured, homes built in the 20 years after World War II are mellowing with age. Somewhere between 25 and 30 million …
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Preservation at Home
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“We own an 1890 Queen Anne Victorian home. After putting in major renovations for 10 years (boiler, electric, central air—and pushbutton light …
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Cleaning Marble or Limestone
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For many decades, masonry houses were built with marble or limestone used for the window and door sills, lintels, belt courses, and outdoor steps. …
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Refinishing Cabinets
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Whether the existing cabinets are painted or stained, refinishing them for a new look is an affordable choice. If the finish is in good shape and …
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DIY Potting Shed
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Tony Fajarillo has been fascinated with bonsai since childhood. A landscape designer in the Pacific Northwest, he incorporates the miniature trees …

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